Question 1314

Vectors II: Lines and Planes
2014 Paper 1 Question 9 Variant

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Planes p{p} and q{q} are perpendicular. Plane p{p} has equation x10y+3z=35.{x - 10 y + 3 z = - 35.} Plane q{q} contains the line l{l} with equation x+61=y12=z1.{\displaystyle \frac{x + 6}{-1} = \frac{y - 1}{-2} = z - 1.} The point A{A} on l{l} has coordinates (6,1,1).{\left( - 6, 1, 1 \right).}
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Find a cartesian equation of q.{q.}
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(ii)
Find a vector equation of the line m{m} where p{p} and q{q} meet.
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(iii)
B{B} is a general point on m.{m.} Find an expression for the square of the distance AB.{AB.}
Hence, or otherwise, find the coordinates of the point on m{m} that is nearest to A.{A.}
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