The distance of the point P(4,6,−2) from the line passing through the point (−3,2,3) and parallel to a line with direction ratios 3,3,−1 is equal to:
Explanation
Solving:
Line ki equation: 3x+3=3y−2=−1z−3=λ
Line par generic point Q: (3λ−3,3λ+2,−λ+3)
Perpendicular condition se: λ=2
Foot of perpendicular Q: (3,8,1)
Distance PQ=(4−3)2+(6−8)2+(−2−1)2=1+4+9=14
Sahi Option: (1)
Explanation
Solving:
Line ki equation: 3x+3=3y−2=−1z−3=λ
Line par generic point Q: (3λ−3,3λ+2,−λ+3)
Perpendicular condition se: λ=2
Foot of perpendicular Q: (3,8,1)
Distance PQ=(4−3)2+(6−8)2+(−2−1)2=1+4+9=14
Sahi Option: (1)