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If the perpendicular distance of the plane passing through the point \(Q(1,0,-1)\) and containing the line \(\overset{⃗}{r} = (\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+\hat{k})+λ(2\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k})\) from origin is \(\frac{p}{\sqrt{53}}\) then \(p =\) ...

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Find the normal as the cross product of the line direction and a vector joining a point on the line to Q.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(4\)
  • \(1\)
  • \(5\)
  • \(9\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Approach
Use the determinant form of the plane through three points: two on the line and Q.

Step 2: Points
$P(1,-3,1)$ and $P'=P+\vec d=(3,-5,2)$ are on the line, and $Q(1,0,-1)$ is given.

Step 3: Plane
The plane through $Q$ with vectors $\overrightarrow{QP}=(0,-3,2)$ and $\vec d=(2,-2,1)$ has normal $\overrightarrow{QP}\times\vec d=(-3\cdot1-2(-2),\ 2\cdot2-0,\ 0-(-3)(2))=(1,4,6)$.

Step 4: Distance
Equation $x+4y+6z+5=0$, distance $\dfrac{5}{\sqrt{53}}$, so $p=5$. Option (C).

Final Answer:
The plane is x + 4y + 6z + 5 = 0, which is 5 over root 53 from the origin, so p = 5, option (C). \[ \boxed{5} \]
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