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If the plane 2x−y+z=0 is a parallel to the line 2x−12=2−y2=z+1a, then the value of a is

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4
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4
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2
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Solution

The correct option is B 4
Equation of Line is -

x121=y22=z+1a

This line is parallel to the plane -

2xy+z=0

Hence, it is perpendicular to the normal vector of the plane.

Therefore,

1(2)2(1)+a(1)=0

2+2+a=0

a=4


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