JEE MainMathematics3D GeometryMCQ+4 / −1
The equation of the line through the point (0, 1, 2) and perpendicular to the line is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Given line and its direction vector
The line has direction ratios
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Required line
We need a line passing through the point and perpendicular to the given line.
So if the required line has direction ratios , then they must satisfy
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Check each option
Since all options pass through , we only need to test their direction ratios.
Option A: Direction ratios:
Dot product with : So, A is not perpendicular.
Option B: Direction ratios:
Dot product: So, B is not perpendicular.
Option C: Direction ratios:
Dot product: So, C is perpendicular.
Option D: Direction ratios:
Dot product: So, D is not perpendicular.
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Conclusion
The only line through perpendicular to the given line is which is Option C.
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