Question:

The distance between the planes $ 2x-2y+z+3=0 $ and $ 4x-4y+2z+5=0 $ is

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • $ 3 $
  • $ 6 $
  • $ \frac{1}{6} $
  • $ \frac{1}{3} $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Since, the planes $ 2x-2y+z+3=0 $ and $ 2x-2y+z+\frac{5}{2}=0 $ are parallel to each other.
$ \therefore $ Distance between them $ =\frac{|{{c}_{2}}-{{c}_{1}}|}{\sqrt{a_{1}^{2}+b_{1}^{2}+c_{1}^{2}}} $
$ =\frac{\left| \frac{5}{2}-3 \right|}{\sqrt{4+4+1}} $
$ =\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{3}=\frac{1}{6} $
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Concepts Used:

Plane

A  surface comprising all the straight lines that join any two points lying on it is called a plane in geometry. A plane is defined through any of the following uniquely:

  • Using three non-collinear points
  • Using a point and a line not on that line
  • Using two distinct intersecting lines
  • Using two separate parallel lines

Properties of a Plane:

  • In a three-dimensional space, if there are two different planes than they are either parallel to each other or intersecting in a line.
  • A line could be parallel to a plane, intersects the plane at a single point or is existing in the plane.
  • If there are two different lines that are perpendicular to the same plane then they must be parallel to each other.
  • If there are two separate planes which are perpendicular to the same line then they must be parallel to each other.