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 6x+13y+9z=41.{- 6 x + 13 y + 9 z = 41.} Plane q{q} contains the line l{l} with equation x73=y83=z55.{\displaystyle \frac{x - 7}{3} = \frac{y - 8}{3} = \frac{z - 5}{5}.} The point A{A} on l{l} has coordinates (7,8,5).{\left( 7, 8, 5 \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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