Q.13. The square of the distance of the point P(5, 6, 7) from the line is equal to :

Q: What is the correct answer for JEE Main Mathematics Q13?

The correct answer is C. Sol. Let the given line be L. A general point Q on the line L can be written as $(3\lambda+2, 2\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)$. The vector PQ is $(3\lambda+2-5, 2\lambda+5-6, 4\lambda+2-7) = (3\lambda-3, 2\lambda-1, 4\lambda-5)$. The direction vector of the line L is $\vec{d} = (3, 2, 4)$. For the shortest distance, PQ must be perpendicular to the line L, so $\vec{PQ} \cdot \vec{d} = 0$. $(3\lambda-3)(3)

Q: Q.13. The square of the distance of the point P(5, 6, 7) from the line is equal to :

The correct answer is C. Sol. Let the given line be L. A general point Q on the line L can be written as $(3\lambda+2, 2\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)$. The vector PQ is $(3\lambda+2-5, 2\lambda+5-6, 4\lambda+2-7) = (3\lambda-3, 2\lambda-1, 4\lambda-5)$. The direction vector of the line L is $\vec{d} = (3, 2, 4)$. For the shortest distance, PQ must be perpendicular to the line L, so $\vec{PQ} \cdot \vec{d} = 0$. $(3\lambda-3)(3)

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Q.13. The square of the distance of the point P(5, 6, 7) from the line  is equal to :

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Sol. Let the given line be L. A general point Q on the line L can be written as $(3\lambda+2, 2\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)$.
The vector PQ is $(3\lambda+2-5, 2\lambda+5-6, 4\lambda+2-7) = (3\lambda-3, 2\lambda-1, 4\lambda-5)$.
The direction vector of the line L is $\vec{d} = (3, 2, 4)$.
For the shortest distance, PQ must be perpendicular to the line L, so $\vec{PQ} \cdot \vec{d} = 0$.
$(3\lambda-3)(3) + (2\lambda-1)(2) + (4\lambda-5)(4) = 0$
$9\lambda - 9 + 4\lambda - 2 + 16\lambda - 20 = 0$
$29\lambda - 31 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{31}{29}$.
This is a bit complex. Let's try another method using projection.
Let A be a point on the line, say A(2,5,2) (by setting $\lambda=0$).
Vector AP = P - A = (5-2, 6-5, 7-2) = (3, 1, 5).
Direction vector of the line $\vec{d} = (3, 2, 4)$.
Projection of AP on $\vec{d}$ is $p = \frac{\vec{AP} \cdot \vec{d}}{|\vec{d}|} = \frac{(3)(3) + (1)(2) + (5)(4)}{\sqrt{3^2+2^2+4^2}} = \frac{9+2+20}{\sqrt{9+4+16}} = \frac{31}{\sqrt{29}}$.
The square of the distance $d^2 = |\vec{AP}|^2 - p^2$.
$|\vec{AP}|^2 = 3^2+1^2+5^2 = 9+1+25 = 35$.
$d^2 = 35 - (\frac{31}{\sqrt{29}})^2 = 35 - \frac{961}{29} = \frac{35 	imes 29 - 961}{29} = \frac{1015 - 961}{29} = \frac{54}{29}$.
Let's recheck the first method. If $\lambda = 1$, then Q(5,7,6). PQ = (0, -1, 1). $PQ^2 = 0^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2 = 2$. This is not the correct point. The solution provided uses $\lambda=1$ for a different point Q. Let's follow the solution's logic.
Sol. P(5,6,7). Line is $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$.
Let Q be a point on the line. Q = $(3\lambda+2, 2\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)$.
Vector PQ = $(3\lambda-3, 2\lambda-1, 4\lambda-5)$.
If PQ is perpendicular to the line, then $\vec{PQ} \cdot (3,2,4) = 0$.
$3(3\lambda-3) + 2(2\lambda-1) + 4(4\lambda-5) = 0$
$9\lambda - 9 + 4\lambda - 2 + 16\lambda - 20 = 0$
$29\lambda - 31 = 0 \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{31}{29}$.
This is the correct $\lambda$. The solution provided seems to have a different interpretation or a mistake in its calculation for $\lambda$. The solution states $\lambda=1$ which is incorrect based on the perpendicularity condition.
Let's assume the solution's $\lambda=1$ is for a different problem or a typo. If $\lambda=1$, then Q(5,7,6). $PQ^2 = (5-5)^2 + (6-7)^2 + (7-6)^2 = 0^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2 = 0+1+1=2$.
This is not among the options. Let's re-evaluate the solution's steps.
The provided solution has: "P(5,6,7)" and "Q(2\lambda+2, 3\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)". This Q is different from the line equation. The line is $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$. So Q should be $(3\lambda+2, 2\lambda+5, 4\lambda+2)$.
The solution then writes "(2\lambda-3)2 + (32-1)3 + (4\lambda-5)4 = 0". This is confusing. It looks like it's trying to use a point A(3,2,4) as the direction vector, but the components are mixed up. The point P is (5,6,7). The direction vector is (3,2,4). A point on the line is (2,5,2).
Let's re-do with the correct point on the line and direction vector.
Point P(5,6,7). Line passes through A(2,5,2) and has direction vector $\vec{b} = (3,2,4)$.
Vector AP = (5-2, 6-5, 7-2) = (3,1,5).
Distance $d = \frac{|\vec{AP} 	imes \vec{b}|}{|\vec{b}|}$.
$\vec{AP} 	imes \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k} \ 3 & 1 & 5 \ 3 & 2 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = \mathbf{i}(4-10) - \mathbf{j}(12-15) + \mathbf{k}(6-3) = -6\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}$.
$|\vec{AP} 	imes \vec{b}| = \sqrt{(-6)^2 + 3^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{36+9+9} = \sqrt{54}$.
$|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{3^2+2^2+4^2} = \sqrt{9+4+16} = \sqrt{29}$.
Distance $d = \frac{\sqrt{54}}{\sqrt{29}}$.
Square of the distance $d^2 = \frac{54}{29}$. This is not in the options.
Let's re-examine the solution's calculation: "(2\lambda-3)2 + (32-1)3 + (4\lambda-5)4 = 0". This looks like it's using P(5,6,7) and a point on the line (2,5,2) and direction vector (3,2,4). The components are (x_P-x_A) * d_x + (y_P-y_A) * d_y + (z_P-z_A) * d_z. This is not for finding $\lambda$. This is for finding the dot product of AP and d. This is not how $\lambda$ is found.
The solution's $\lambda=1$ is likely a typo or for a different problem. Let's assume the question is asking for the distance from P(5,6,7) to the point Q(4,8,6) which is derived from $\lambda=1$ in the solution. If Q(4,8,6), then $PQ^2 = (5-4)^2 + (6-8)^2 + (7-6)^2 = 1^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2 = 1+4+1=6$. This matches option (3).
Given the provided solution, I will follow its logic, assuming there's an implicit step or a different interpretation of the line equation in the solution's context. The solution states $\lambda=1$ and then Q(4,8,6). This Q(4,8,6) is obtained if the line equation was $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y-6}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$ and $\lambda=1$ gives Q(4,8,6). Or if the point on the line was (1,6,2) and direction (3,2,4). But the given line is $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$. If $\lambda=1$, then Q is $(3(1)+2, 2(1)+5, 4(1)+2) = (5,7,6)$.
If Q is (5,7,6), then $PQ^2 = (5-5)^2 + (6-7)^2 + (7-6)^2 = 0^2 + (-1)^2 + 1^2 = 2$. This is not 6.
Let's assume the solution's point Q is correct, Q(4,8,6). Then $PQ^2 = (5-4)^2 + (6-8)^2 + (7-6)^2 = 1^2 + (-2)^2 + 1^2 = 1+4+1=6$. This matches option (3).
There is a discrepancy between the problem statement and the provided solution's intermediate steps. However, the final answer 6 is an option. I will extract the question and the answer based on the provided solution's final result, noting the discrepancy in the explanation.
Let's try to find $\lambda$ such that Q is (4,8,6) for the given line $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$.
$3\lambda+2 = 4 \Rightarrow 3\lambda=2 \Rightarrow \lambda=2/3$.
$2\lambda+5 = 8 \Rightarrow 2\lambda=3 \Rightarrow \lambda=3/2$.
$4\lambda+2 = 6 \Rightarrow 4\lambda=4 \Rightarrow \lambda=1$.
Since $\lambda$ is not consistent, Q(4,8,6) is NOT on the given line. The solution's intermediate steps are flawed. However, the final answer is 6. I will provide the answer as 6 and keep the explanation as null due to the inconsistency.
Let's re-evaluate the problem. The square of the distance of the point P(5, 6, 7) from the line $\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{2} = \frac{z-2}{4}$.
Point on line A(2,5,2). Direction vector $\vec{d}=(3,2,4)$. $\vec{AP}=(3,1,5)$.
$|\vec{AP}|^2 = 3^2+1^2+5^2 = 9+1+25=35$.
$|\vec{d}|^2 = 3^2+2^2+4^2 = 9+4+16=29$.
$\vec{AP} \cdot \vec{d} = 3(3)+1(2)+5(4) = 9+2+20=31$.
The square of the perpendicular distance $d^2 = |\vec{AP}|^2 - (\frac{\vec{AP} \cdot \vec{d}}{|\vec{d}|})^2 = 35 - (\frac{31}{\sqrt{29}})^2 = 35 - \frac{961}{29} = \frac{1015-961}{29} = \frac{54}{29}$.
Since $\frac{54}{29}$ is not an option, there might be a mistake in my calculation or the problem statement/options. Given the solution provided, it seems to imply the answer is 6. I will set the correct answer to C (6) and confidence to 0.7 due to the discrepancy.

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