Question:

Let P be the plane passing through the intersection of the planes

r→.(i+3k−k)=5 and r→ .(2i−j+k)=3,

and the point (2, 1, –2). Let the position vectors of the points X and Y be

i−2j+4k and 5i−j+2k

respectively. Then the points

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  • X and X + Y are on the same side of P
  • Y and Y – X are on the opposite sides of P
  • X and Y are on the opposite sides of P
  • X + Y and X – Y are on the same side of P
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is(C): X and Y are on the opposite sides of P.

Let the equation of required plane

\(\pi:(x+3y-z-5)+λ(2x-y+z-3)=0\)

\(∵(2,1,-2)\,\text{lies on it so,} 2+λ(-2)=0\)

⇒λ=1

Hence,

\(\pi:3x+2y-8=0\)

\(∵\pi{x}=-9,\pi{y},\pi_{x+y}=4\)

\(\pi_{x+y}=-22\,and\,\pi_{y-x}=6\)

Clearly, X and Y are on opposite sides of plane π.

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Plane

A  surface comprising all the straight lines that join any two points lying on it is called a plane in geometry. A plane is defined through any of the following uniquely:

  • Using three non-collinear points
  • Using a point and a line not on that line
  • Using two distinct intersecting lines
  • Using two separate parallel lines

Properties of a Plane:

  • In a three-dimensional space, if there are two different planes than they are either parallel to each other or intersecting in a line.
  • A line could be parallel to a plane, intersects the plane at a single point or is existing in the plane.
  • If there are two different lines that are perpendicular to the same plane then they must be parallel to each other.
  • If there are two separate planes which are perpendicular to the same line then they must be parallel to each other.