Let the position vectors of the vertices A , B and C of a triangle be 2 i ^ + 2 j ^ + k ^ , i ^ + 2 j ^ + 2…

Let the position vectors of the vertices A, B and C of a triangle be 2i^+2j^+k^, i^+2j^+2k^ and 2i^+j^+2k^ respectively. Let l1,l2 and l3 be the lengths of perpendiculars drawn from the ortho centre of the triangle on the sides AB,BC and CA respectively, then l12+l22+l32 equals :
  1. 15
  2. 12
  3. 14
  4. 13

Solution

Given: A2,2,1, B1,2,2 and C2,1,2 are vertices of ABC.

AB=2-12+2-22+1-22=2

BC=1-22+2-12+2-22=2

CA=2-22+2-12+1-22=2

So, ABC is equilateral.

Therefore, orthocentre and centroid will be same.

G2+1+23,2+2+13,1+2+23

G53,53,53

Also, mid point of AB is D32,2,32

l1=32-532+2-532+32-532

l1=136+19+136

l1=16

Similarly, l2=l3=16

l12+l22+l32=16+16+16

l12+l22+l32=12

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)

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