Let be a plane containing the line, . If plane divides the line segment joining points and in ratio then the value of is equal to :
- (A)4
- (B)2✓ Correct
- (C)1.5
- (D)3
Answer: (B)
Solution
The line is , through with direction . The plane contains it, so the point lies on it and the direction is perpendicular to the normal:
Adding gives , so and then ; the plane is
At and the left side takes the values and . The point dividing internally in the ratio lies on the plane when
so the ratio is , giving .
Adding gives , so and then ; the plane is
At and the left side takes the values and . The point dividing internally in the ratio lies on the plane when
so the ratio is , giving .
JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option