JEE MainMathematics3D GeometryMCQ+4 / −1
The two lines and will be perpendicular, if and only if :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
- Write each line in parametric/vector form
Given and is the free parameter, let . Then the first line becomes So its direction ratios are
Similarly, for the second line put . Then So its direction ratios are
- Condition for perpendicular lines
Two lines are perpendicular if their direction vectors are perpendicular, i.e. their dot product is zero:
Compute: Thus, So the required condition is
- Match with the options
This is exactly Option A.
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: A
Our derived answer: A
They agree.
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