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Let L be the straight line joining the points P(1,2,1) and Q(2,3,1). Let S be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point R(4,-1,5) to the line L. Another line passing through R intersects L at a point T such that the point S divides the line segment PT internally in the ratio |PS|:|ST|=1:2, where |PS| and |ST| are the lengths of the line segments PS and ST, respectively. Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?

Options

A

The orthocentre of the triangle PRT is 235,4,315

B

The orthocentre of the triangle PRT is (4,3,5)

C

The area of the triangle PRT is 65

D

The area of the triangle PRT is 185

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Correct Answer :

Option A

The orthocentre of the triangle PRT is 235,4,315

Option D

The area of the triangle PRT is 185

Solution :

To determine the correct statements, we will analyze the given line L and the geometric properties of triangle PRT step-by-step.

Step 1: Equation of line L
Line L passes through the points P(1,2,1) and Q(2,3,1).
The direction vector of line L is given by:

d=QP=(21,32,1(1))=(1,1,2)

Any general point on line L can be expressed in terms of a parameter λ as:

(1+λ,2+λ,1+2λ)

Step 2: Finding the foot of the perpendicular S
Since S lies on line L, its coordinates are S(1+λ,2+λ,1+2λ).
The vector RS from R(4,1,5) to S is:

RS=(1+λ4,2+λ(1),1+2λ5)=(λ3,λ+3,2λ6)

Since RS is perpendicular to line L, the dot product RS·d=0:

1(λ3)+1(λ+3)+2(2λ6)=0

λ3+λ+3+4λ12=06λ12=0λ=2

Substituting λ=2, we get the coordinates of S:

S=(1+2,2+2,1+4)=(3,4,3)

Step 3: Finding point T
We are given that S divides PT internally in the ratio 1:2.
Let T=(xT,yT,zT) and P=(1,2,1). Using the section formula:

S=1·xT+2·11+2,1·yT+2·21+2,1·zT+2·(1)1+2=(3,4,3)

Equating the coordinates:
xT+23=3xT=7
yT+43=4yT=8
zT23=3zT=11
So, T=(7,8,11).

Step 4: Area of triangle PRT
In triangle PRT, RS is perpendicular to the base PT. Therefore, height h=|RS| and base length is |PT|.
Let's find the length |PS|:

|PS|=(31)2+(42)2+(3(1))2=22+22+42=4+4+16=24=26

Since |PS|:|ST|=1:2, total length |PT|=3|PS|=66.
Next, calculate the height |RS| using R(4,1,5) and S(3,4,3):

|RS|=(34)2+(4(1))2+(35)2=(1)2+52+(2)2=1+25+4=30

Thus, the area of triangle PRT is:

Area=12×base×height=12×66×30=3180=3×65=185

Step 5: Orthocentre of triangle PRT
The orthocentre H is the intersection point of the altitudes of triangle PRT.
One altitude is line RS, so H lies on line RS.
The equation of line RS passing through R(4,1,5) with direction vector RS=(1,5,2) is:

H=(4k,1+5k,52k)

Also, altitude from vertex P is perpendicular to vector RT.
Vector RT=TR=(74,8(1),115)=(3,9,6).
Vector PH=HP=(4k1,1+5k2,52k(1))=(3k,5k3,62k).
Since PH·RT=0:

3(3k)+9(5k3)+6(62k)=0
93k+45k27+3612k=0
30k+18=0k=1830=35

Substituting k=35 into coordinates of H:

xH=435=235
yH=1+535=13=4
zH=5235=5+65=315

Hence, the orthocentre is 235,4,315.

Therefore, the true statements are:
1. The orthocentre of the triangle PRT is 235,4,315
2. The area of the triangle PRT is 185

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