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Distance of the point (α, β, γ) from y-axis is ______.

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Distance of the point (α, β, γ) from y-axis is ______.

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  • β

  • |β|

  • |β| + |γ|

  • `sqrt(alpha^2 + γ^2)`

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Solution

Distance of the point (α, β, γ) from y-axis is `sqrt(a^2 + γ^2)`.

Explanation:

Required distance = `sqrt((alpha - 0)^2 + (beta - beta)^2 + (γ - 0)^2)`

= `sqrt(alpha^2 + γ^2)`

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Chapter 12: Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry - Exercise [Page 237]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 12 Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry
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