Let the line L_1 be parallel to the vector -3hati + 2hatj + 4hatk and pass through the point (2, 6, 7) and the line L_2 be parallel to the vector 2hati + hatj + 3hatk and pass through the point (4, 3, 5). If the line L_3 is parallel to the vector -3hati + 5hatj + 16hatk and intersects the lines L_1 and L_2 at the points C and D, respectively, then left|overrightarrowCDright|^2 is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textEquation of a line: vecr = veca + lambdavecb |overrightarrowCD|^2 = (x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2 + (z_2 - z_1)^2 ### Core Logic Write general points on L_1 and L_2 representing points C and D. The vector overrightarrowCD must be parallel to the given direction vector of L_3. This yields proportional equations to solve for the line parameters. ### Step 1: Write Line Equations Line L_1: fracx-2-3 = fracy-62 = fracz-74 = lambda_1 Point C on L_1: (-3lambda_1+2, 2lambda_1+6, 4lambda_1+7) Line L_2: fracx-42 = fracy-31 = fracz-53 = lambda_2 Point D on L_2: (2lambda_2+4, lambda_2+3, 3lambda_2+5) ### Step 2: Proportionality of Vector CD The vector overrightarrowCD = langle 2lambda_2+3lambda_1+2, lambda_2-2lambda_1-3, 3lambda_2-4lambda_1-2 rangle. Since L_3 is parallel to -3hati + 5hatj + 16hatk, the components are proportional: frac2lambda_2+3lambda_1+2-3 = fraclambda_2-2lambda_1-35 = frac3lambda_2-4lambda_1-216 ### Step 3: Solve for lambda values From the first two expressions: 5(2lambda_2+3lambda_1+2) = -3(lambda_2-2lambda_1-3) 10lambda_2 + 15lambda_1 + 10 = -3lambda_2 + 6lambda_1 + 9 13lambda_2 + 9lambda_1 = -1 From the last two expressions: 16(lambda_2-2lambda_1-3) = 5(3lambda_2-4lambda_1-2) 16lambda_2 - 32lambda_1 - 48 = 15lambda_2 - 20lambda_1 - 10 lambda_2 - 12lambda_1 = 38 Substitute lambda_2 = 12lambda_1 + 38 into the first equation: 13(12lambda_1 + 38) + 9lambda_1 = -1 156lambda_1 + 494 + 9lambda_1 = -1 165lambda_1 = -495 implies lambda_1 = -3 lambda_2 = 12(-3) + 38 = 2 Coordinates of C: (11, 0, -5) Coordinates of D: (8, 5, 11) ### Step 4: Calculate Magnitude squared left|overrightarrowCDright|^2 = (8 - 11)^2 + (5 - 0)^2 + (11 - (-5))^2 = (-3)^2 + 5^2 + 16^2 = 9 + 25 + 256 = 290 ### Pattern Recognition For intersecting lines via a transversal of known direction, represent intersection points generally using independent parameters lambda and mu. The difference vector MUST be proportional to the given direction ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Three Dimensional Geometry Class 12 Maths: Vector Algebra

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