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Show that the line through the points (1, −1, 2) (3, 4, −2) is perpendicular to the line through the points (0, 3, 2) and (3, 5, 6). |
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Answer» Let AB be the line joining the points, (1, −1, 2) and (3, 4, − 2), and CD be the line joining the points, (0, 3, 2) and (3, 5, 6). The direction ratios, a2, b2, c2, of CD are (3 − 0), (5 − 3), and (6 −2) i.e., 3, 2, and 4. AB and CD will be perpendicular to each other, if a1a2 + b1b2+ c1c2 = 0 a1a2 + b1b2+ c1c2 = 2 × 3 + 5 × 2 + (− 4) × 4 = 6 + 10 − 16 = 0 Therefore, AB and CD are perpendicular to each other. |
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