Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Three Dimensional Geometry Q #886
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
5 Marks 2023 LA
Find the value of $b$ so that the lines $\frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-b}{3}=\frac{z-3}{4}$ and $\frac{x-4}{5}=\frac{y-1}{2}=z$ are intersecting lines. Also, find the point of intersection of these given lines.

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  1. Let the first line be $L_1: \frac{x-1}{2}=\frac{y-b}{3}=\frac{z-3}{4} = \lambda$

    Then, any point on $L_1$ can be written as $P_1(2\lambda + 1, 3\lambda + b, 4\lambda + 3)$

  2. Let the second line be $L_2: \frac{x-4}{5}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z}{1} = \mu$

    Then, any point on $L_2$ can be written as $P_2(5\mu + 4, 2\mu + 1, \mu)$

  3. For the lines to intersect, the points $P_1$ and $P_2$ must be the same for some values of $\lambda$ and $\mu$.

    Equating the coordinates, we get the following system of equations:

    1. $2\lambda + 1 = 5\mu + 4$ => $2\lambda - 5\mu = 3$ ...(1)
    2. $3\lambda + b = 2\mu + 1$ => $3\lambda - 2\mu = 1 - b$ ...(2)
    3. $4\lambda + 3 = \mu$ => $4\lambda - \mu = -3$ ...(3)
  4. From equation (3), we have $\mu = 4\lambda + 3$. Substituting this into equation (1):

    $2\lambda - 5(4\lambda + 3) = 3$

    $2\lambda - 20\lambda - 15 = 3$

    $-18\lambda = 18$

    $\lambda = -1$

  5. Substituting $\lambda = -1$ into $\mu = 4\lambda + 3$, we get:

    $\mu = 4(-1) + 3 = -1$

  6. Now, substitute $\lambda = -1$ into equation (2):

    $3(-1) - 2(-1) = 1 - b$

    $-3 + 2 = 1 - b$

    $-1 = 1 - b$

    $b = 2$

  7. Now that we have $\lambda = -1$ and $\mu = -1$, we can find the point of intersection.

    Using $L_1$: $P_1(2(-1) + 1, 3(-1) + 2, 4(-1) + 3) = P_1(-1, -1, -1)$

    Using $L_2$: $P_2(5(-1) + 4, 2(-1) + 1, -1) = P_2(-1, -1, -1)$

Correct Answer: b = 2, Point of Intersection: (-1, -1, -1)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires the student to apply their understanding of 3D geometry, specifically the conditions for intersection of two lines in space, to solve for an unknown variable and the point of intersection.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires a series of steps to find the value of 'b' and the point of intersection. These steps involve setting up equations based on the given line equations, solving for parameters, and substituting back to find the coordinates.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as COMPETENCY. The question assesses the student's ability to apply the concepts of 3D geometry to solve a problem involving intersecting lines, which goes beyond rote memorization and requires analytical skills.