The distance of the point (7, 10, 11) from the line x–41=y–40=z–23 along the line x–92=y–133=z–176 is [2025]
(1)
Let P≡(7,10,11)
Any point on the line
L1:x–41=y–40=z–23=λ
has coordinates
x=λ+4, y=4, z=3λ+2
i.e., Q(λ+4,4,3λ+2)
∵ Line PQ is parallel to line
L2:x–92=y–33=z–176
⇒ λ+4–72=4–103=3λ+2–116 ⇒ λ=–1
∴ Q(3, 4, –1) is the point on the line L1.
Hence, PQ=16+36+144=14 units.