Three Dimensional Geometry Question 329

Question: What is the perpendicular distance of the point P(6,7, 8) from xy-plane?

Options:

A) 8

B) 7

C) 6

D) None of these

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Let L be the foot of perpendicular drawn from the point P(6, 7, 8) to the xy-plane and the distance of this foot L from P is z-coordinate of P, i.e., 8 units.