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(4,2,7). Then the square of the area of the triangle PQR…
JEE Main 2022 — Mathematics Vectors & 3D Geometry
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Let Q and R be two points on the line 2x+1=3y+2=2z−1 at a distance 26 from the point P(4,2,7). Then the square of the area of the triangle PQR is ________.
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Solution
Given,
L:2x+1=3y+2=22−1
Plotting the diagram of given value's in question we have,
Let T be any point on line whose coordinates are T(2t−1,3t−2,2t+1)
Now PT⊥QR by diagram,
So, 2(2t−5)+3(3t−4)+2(2t−6)=0
⇒17t=34
⇒t=2, so T(3,4,5)
Now the value of ∣PT∣=1+4+4=3
And ∣QT∣=26−9=17 {by using pythagorus theorem}
∴ Area of ΔPQR=21×217×3=317
∴ Square of ar(ΔPQR)=153.
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