Three Dimensional Geometry Question 80

Question: If $ A,(1,,2,-1) $ and $ B(-1,0,1) $ are given, then the co-ordinates of P which divides $ AB $ externally in the ratio $ 1:2 $ , are

[MP PET 1989]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{3}(1,,4,-1) $

B) (3, 4, ?3)

C) $ \frac{1}{3}(3,,4,-3) $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ [ \frac{2+1}{1},\frac{4-0}{1},,\frac{-2-1}{1} ]=(3,4,-3) $ .