The lines r =iˆ+jˆ-kˆ+λ(2iˆ+3jˆ-6kˆ) and r =2iˆ-jˆ-kˆ+μ(6iˆ+9jˆ-18kˆ);( where λ & μ are scalars) are
(a)coincident (b) skew
(c) intersecting (d) parallel
CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper for 2024 Boards
CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper for 2024 Boards
Last updated at August 4, 2026 by Teachoo
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The given lines are : š ā=š Ė+š Ėāš Ė+š(šš Ė+šš Ėāšš Ė ) and š ā=2š Ėāš Ėāš Ė+š(6š Ė+9š Ėā18š Ė) or š ā=2š Ėāš Ėāš Ė+3š(2š Ė+3š Ėā6š Ė) Let 3š=š š¤āššš š šš ššš¦ š ššššš or š ā=2š Ėāš Ėāš Ė+š(šš Ė+šš Ėāšš Ė) Since the parallel vector in both is the same Hence, the given lines are parallel So, the correct answer is (d)