A vector $\vec{n}$ is inclined to $x$-axis at $45^{\circ}$, to $y$-axis at $60^{\circ}$ and at an acute…

A vector $\vec{n}$ is inclined to $x$-axis at $45^{\circ}$, to $y$-axis at $60^{\circ}$ and at an acute angle to $z$-axis. If $\vec{n}$ is a normal to a plane passing through the point $(\sqrt{2},-1,1)$ then the equation of the plane is :
  1. $4 \sqrt{2} x+7 y+z-2$
  2. $2 x+y+2 z=2 \sqrt{2}+1$
  3. $3 \sqrt{2} x-4 y-3 z=7$
  4. $\sqrt{2} x-y-z=2$

Solution

Direction cosines of $\vec{n}$ are $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{2}$. Equation of the plane, $ \begin{aligned} & \frac{1}{2}(x-\sqrt{2})+\frac{1}{4}(y+1)+\frac{1}{2}(z-1)=0 \\ \Rightarrow & 2(x-\sqrt{2})+(y+1)+2(z-1)=0 \\ \Rightarrow & 2 x+y+2 z=2 \sqrt{2}-1+2 \\ \Rightarrow & 2 x+y+2 z=2 \sqrt{2}+1 \end{aligned} $

Asked in: JEE Main 2013 (09 Apr Online)

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