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Write the Distance of the Point P(3, 4, 5) from Z-axis.

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Write the distance of the point P(3, 4, 5) from z-axis.

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Solution

The distance of the point P(3, 4, 5) from z-axis is given by \[\sqrt{3^2 + 4^2}\]
\[ = \sqrt{25}\]
\[ = 5\]

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Chapter 28: Introduction to three dimensional coordinate geometry - Exercise 28.4 [Page 22]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 28 Introduction to three dimensional coordinate geometry
Exercise 28.4 | Q 2 | Page 22

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