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The point on y-axis which is at a distance of 10 units from the point (1,2,3) is

(a) (0,1,0) (b) (0,2,0)
(c) (0,2,0) (d) (0,3,0)

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Solution

Let P be the point on y-axis.
P(0,y,0)
The point (1,2,3) is at a distance of 10 units from (0,y,0).
(10)2+(2y)2+(30)2=10
Squaring both sides, we get
1+(2y)2+9=10
(y2)2=0y=2

Hence, the required point is (0,2,0).
Ans : (b)

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