Let Q and R be two points on the line x + 1 2 = y + 2 3 = z - 1 2 at a distance 26 from the point P 4 , 2 ,…

Let Q and R be two points on the line x+12=y+23=z-12 at a distance 26 from the point P4,2,7. Then the square of the area of the triangle PQR is ________.

Solution

Given,

L:x+12=y+23=2-12

Plotting the diagram of given value's in question we have,

Let T be any point on line whose coordinates are  T2t-1,3t-2,2t+1

Now PTQR by diagram,

So, 22t-5+33t-4+22t-6=0

17t=34

t=2, so T3,4,5

Now the value of PT=1+4+4=3

And QT=26-9=17 {by using pythagorus theorem}

Area of PQR=12×217×3=317

Square of arPQR=153.

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 1)

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