Q44 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let Q be the foot of perpendicular drawn from the point P1,2,3 to the plane x+2y+z=14. If R is a point on the plane such that ∠PRQ=60°, then the area of ∆PQR is equal to

  • A
    32
  • Correct answer
    B
    3
  • C
    23
  • D
    3

Solution

Given Q be the foot of perpendicular drawn from the point P1,2,3 to the plane x+2y+z=14. If R is a point on the plane such that ∠PRQ=60°, then the area of ∆PQR is equal to

Now plotting the diagram of given value we get,

 

Figure

Now given plane x+2y+z=14

Length of perpendicular from P to Q will be

PQ=1+4+3-146=6

Now in △PQR

QR=PQcot60°=2

So,  Area of ∆PQR=12PQQR=12×6×2=3

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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