JEE Main 2012 — Three Dimensional Geometry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online)
Question
The coordinates of the foot perpendicular from the point to the line
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Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
Let the equation of is
Let be the foot of the perpendicular drawn form .
. Now, direction ratio of and direction ratio of Since, is perpendicular to Now, Required co-ordinate
. Now, direction ratio of and direction ratio of Since, is perpendicular to Now, Required co-ordinate
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