JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Application of vectors in three dimensional geometry

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    The equation \[|\mathbf{r}{{|}^{2}}-\mathbf{r}.(2\mathbf{i}+4\mathbf{j}-2\mathbf{k})-10=0\] represents a

    A)            Circle

    B)            Plane

    C)            Sphere of radius 4

    D)            Sphere of radius 3

    E)            None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               Since the equation \[|\mathbf{r}{{|}^{2}}-2(\mathbf{r}.\mathbf{a})+\lambda =0\] represents a sphere of radius \[\sqrt{|\mathbf{a}{{|}^{2}}-\lambda }\], therefore \[|\mathbf{r}{{|}^{2}}-\mathbf{r}.(2\mathbf{i}+4\mathbf{j}-2\mathbf{k})-10=0\] represents a sphere of radius \[=\sqrt{|\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}{{|}^{2}}+10}=\sqrt{6+10}=4\].


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