JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 1 · Three Dimensional Geometry

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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 :
  1. (A)4
  2. (B)2✓ Correct
  3. (C)1.5
  4. (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 .

JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option

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