Let L 1 : r → = i ^ - j ^ + 2 k ^ + λ i ^ - j ^ + 2 k ^ , λ ∈ R , L 2 : r → = j ^ - k ^ + μ 3 i ^ + j ^ + p…

Let L1:r=i^-j^+2k^+λi^-j^+2k^, λRL2:r=j^-k^+μ3i^+j^+pk^, μR and L3:r=δ(li^+mj^+nk^), δR be three lines such that L1 is perpendicular to L2 and L3 is perpendicular to both L1 and L2. Then the point which lies on L3 is
  1. (-1,7,4)
  2. (-1,-7,4)
  3. (1,7,-4)
  4. (1,-7,4)

Solution

Given: L1L2

i^-j^+2k^.3i^+j^+pk^=0

3-1+2p=0

p=-1

Also, L3L1, L2

So, L3L1×L2

L1×L2=i^j^k^1-1231-1

L1×L2=-i^+7j^+4k^

On comparing with L3:r=δ(li^+mj^+nk^), we get that (-δ,7δ,4δ) will lie on L3.

Now, for δ=1 the point will be (-1,7,4).

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)

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