JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Three Dimensional Geometry Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Three Dimensional Geometry

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    If O, P are the points (0, 0, 0), (2, 3, -1) respectively, then what is the equation to the plane through P at right angles to OP?

    A) \[2x+3y+z=16\]

    B) \[2x+3y-z=14\]

    C) \[2x+3y+z=14\]

    D) \[2x+3y-z=0\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Since, coordinates of points O and P are (0, 0, 0) and (2, 3, -1), respectively. Direction ratios of OP are <2, 3, -1>. The plane is perpendicular to OP, so, its equation is \[2x+3y-z+d=0\]                       (i) Since, this plane passes through \[(2,3-1);2\times 2+3\times 3-1\times -1+d=0\] \[\Rightarrow 4+9+1+d=0\] \[\Rightarrow d=-14\] On putting the value of d in equation (i) \[2x+3y-z-14=0\] \[\Rightarrow 2x+3y-z=14\] Which is required equation of plane.


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