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The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from a point P(6,7, 8) on x - axis are
Options
(6, 0, 0)
(0, 7, 0)
(0, 0, 8)
(0, 7, 8)
We know that the y and z coordinates on x - axis are 0
The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from a point P(6,7, 8) on x - axis are (6, 0, 0)
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
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