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The Perpendicular Distance of the Point P (6, 7, 8) from Xy - Plane is

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The perpendicular distance of the point P (6, 7, 8) from xy - plane is

Options

  • 8

  • 7

  •  6

  • 10

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Solution

The distance of the point P (6, 7, 8) from the xy - plane is equal to the z-coordinate of the point.
Here, the value of z-coordinate is 8.
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

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Chapter 28: Introduction to three dimensional coordinate geometry - Exercise 28.5 [Page 23]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 28 Introduction to three dimensional coordinate geometry
Exercise 28.5 | Q 12 | Page 23

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