The intersection of the spheres and is the same as the intersection of one of the sphere and the plane
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
The intersection of two spheres lies on the plane found by subtracting their equations, since both share the same part. Subtracting the second from the first gives , that is . Dividing by , the plane is .
JEE Main · 2004 · 24 Apr 2004 · Offline · Single correct option