The equation of the line through the point and perpendicular to the line is :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
A line through with direction ratios is perpendicular to the given line, whose direction ratios are , exactly when . Among the directions offered, satisfies this, since , while , and give , and . The required line is .
JEE Main · 2021 · 25 Feb 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option