Three Dimensional Geometry Question 376

Question: Value of $ \lambda $ such that the line $ \frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-1}{3}=\frac{z-1}{\lambda } $ Is perpendicular to normal to the plane $ \vec{r}.(2\vec{i}+3\vec{j}+4\vec{k})=0 $ is

Options:

A) $ -\frac{13}{4} $

B) $ -\frac{17}{4} $

C) $ 4 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Since line is parallel to the plane vector $ 2\vec{i}+3\vec{j}+\lambda \vec{k} $ is perpendicular to the normal to the plane $ 2\vec{i}+3\vec{j}+4\vec{k} $
$ \Rightarrow 2\times 2+3\times 3+4\lambda =0 $ or $ \lambda =-\frac{13}{4} $