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If a line has a vector equation, `vecr=2hati +6hatj+lambda(hati-3hatj)` then which of the following statements holds good ?

A

the line is parallel to `2hati +6hatj`

B

the line passes through the point `3hati+3hatj`

C

the line passes through the point `hati+9hatj`

D

the line is parallel to xy plane

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vector equation of the line and determine which statements are correct based on that equation. ### Given Vector Equation: The vector equation of the line is given as: \[ \vec{r} = 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + \lambda(\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}) \] ### Step 1: Identify the Point and Direction Vector From the vector equation, we can identify: - The point through which the line passes: \( P(2, 6, 0) \) - The direction vector of the line: \( \vec{d} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} \) ### Step 2: Analyze the Statements Now, we will analyze each of the statements provided in the options. #### Option A: The line is parallel to \( 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} \) To check if the line is parallel to this vector, we compare the direction vector of the line \( \vec{d} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} \) with \( 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} \). 1. The direction vector of the line is \( \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} \). 2. For two vectors to be parallel, they must be scalar multiples of each other. Setting: \[ \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} = k(2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j}) \] By comparing coefficients: - For \( \hat{i} \): \( 1 = 2k \) → \( k = \frac{1}{2} \) - For \( \hat{j} \): \( -3 = 6k \) → \( k = -\frac{1}{2} \) Since we have a contradiction in the value of \( k \), the line is **not parallel** to \( 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} \). Thus, **Option A is incorrect**. #### Option B: The line passes through \( 3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} \) To check if the line passes through the point \( (3, 3, 0) \): 1. Set \( \vec{r} = 3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} \). 2. From the vector equation: \[ 3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} = 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + \lambda(\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}) \] This leads to the equations: - \( 2 + \lambda = 3 \) → \( \lambda = 1 \) - \( 6 - 3\lambda = 3 \) → \( 6 - 3(1) = 3 \) → True. Both equations are satisfied, so **Option B is correct**. #### Option C: The line passes through \( \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} \) To check if the line passes through the point \( (1, 9, 0) \): 1. Set \( \vec{r} = \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} \). 2. From the vector equation: \[ \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} = 2\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + \lambda(\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}) \] This leads to the equations: - \( 2 + \lambda = 1 \) → \( \lambda = -1 \) - \( 6 - 3\lambda = 9 \) → \( 6 - 3(-1) = 9 \) → True. Both equations are satisfied, so **Option C is correct**. #### Option D: The line is parallel to the XY Plane A line is parallel to the XY plane if its direction vector has no component in the Z direction. Since our direction vector \( \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} \) has no \( \hat{k} \) component, the line is indeed parallel to the XY plane. Thus, **Option D is correct**. ### Conclusion The correct options are: - **Option B**: The line passes through \( 3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} \). - **Option C**: The line passes through \( \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} \). - **Option D**: The line is parallel to the XY Plane.
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