MCQ
The plane XOZ divides the join of (1, -1, 5) and (2, 3, 4) in the ratio $\lambda:1$ then $\lambda$ is:
  • A
    -3
  • B
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • C
    3
  • D
    $\frac{1}{3}$

Answer

  1. $\frac{1}{3}$

Solution:

Given points are (1, -1, 5) and (2, 3, 4)Using section formula the desired points is

$=\Big(\frac{2\lambda+1}{\lambda+1},\frac{3\lambda-1}{\lambda+1},\frac{4\lambda+5}{\lambda+1}\Big)$

Since, this point lies in XOZ plane then its yy-co-ordinate should be zero.

$\Rightarrow\frac{3\lambda-1}{\lambda+1}=0$

$\Rightarrow\lambda=\frac{1}{3}$

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free