3D Geometry 3 Question 46

####46. If P is (3,2,6) is a point in space and Q be a point on the line r=(i^j^+2k^)+μ(3i^+j^+5k^). Then, the value of μ for which the vector PQ is parallel to the plane x4y+3z=1, is

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(a) 14

(b) 14

(c) 18

(d) 18

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 46. (a)

Solution:

  1. Given, OQ=(13μ)i^+(μ1)j^+(5μ+2)k^ and OP=3i^+2j^+6k^

[where, O is origin]

Now, PQ=(13μ3)i^+(μ12)j^+(5μ+26)k^

=(23μ)i^+(μ3)j^+(5μ4)k^

PQ is parallel to the plane x4y+3z=1.

23μ4μ+12+15μ12=0

8μ=2μ=14



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