Mathematics
3D Geometry and Coordinate Distance
137 Questions
Three dimensional geometry and coordinate distance problems involve calculating spatial measurements between points and lines. Questions feature vector distances, perpendicular distances, and coordinate geometry theorems. This advanced topic is typically found in mathematics examinations.
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3D Geometry and Coordinate Distance Questions
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3 feet
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5 feet
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4 feet
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6 feet
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is A (3 feet). The minimum distance between two vehicles at a parking place must be at least 3 feet. This space allows for doors to open and for maneuvering in and out of parking spaces safely.
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6 units
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5 units
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4.5 units
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4.13 units
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Using the distance formula d = sqrt((2-(-1))^2 + (7-3)^2) = sqrt(3^2 + 4^2) = sqrt(9+16) = sqrt(25) = 5. This forms a 3-4-5 right triangle.
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5 cm
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Infinity
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A little less than 5 cm
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A little more than 5 cm
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1:1200
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1:16000
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1:4800
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1:1600
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Scale = real distance : map distance. Convert both to the same unit: 400 feet = 400 × 12 = 4800 inches. Scale = 4800 inches : 3 inches = 4800:3 = 1600:1, which is written as 1:1600. This means 1 inch on the map represents 1600 inches in reality.
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1
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2
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0
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9/rt 2
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Using formula, distance = |(0+0-9)/rt (1+1)|
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n/s
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(n + 1)/s
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s/(n + 1)
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s(n + 1)/n
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s(n - 1)/n
D
Correct answer
Explanation
It is given that n miles are represented by s inches. So, 1 mile is represented by s/n inches. So, (n + 1) miles will be represented by s(n + 1)/n inches.
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14 and - 14
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
On a number line, - 2 is 8 steps behind 6 and 14 is 8 steps ahead of 6. That means both integers are at the same distance from 6 on the number line.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
One kilometer is approximately 0.621371 miles. Therefore, 0.62 is the correct conversion factor.
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9 km
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72.5 km
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190.75 km
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885.5 km
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Let the actual distance be x km .
More distance on the map, more is the actual distance
0.6 : 80.5 : : 6.6 : x غ 0.6 x = 80.5 × 6.6 , x = 885.5
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1
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$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
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$\sqrt{3}$
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2
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y = 3
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y = -9
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Both 1 and 2
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
PQ = 10 units
$\sqrt{(10-2)^2 + (y+3)^2} = 10 \Rightarrow \sqrt{64+ y^2 + 6y + 9} = 10$.
Squaring both sides: 64 + y2 + 6y + 9 = 100 $\Rightarrow$ y2 + 6y - 27 = 0
y2 + 9y - 3y - 27 = 0 $\Rightarrow$ y(y + 9) - 3(y + 9) = 0
(y + 9) (y - 3) = 0 $\Rightarrow$ y +9 = 0 $\Rightarrow$ y= -9 and y -3 = 0 $\Rightarrow$ y = 3
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– 5 units
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5 units
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6 units
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– 6 units
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The perpendicular distance of the point (6, – 5) from the x-axis will be y-coordinate but with a positive sign as distance is never negative.
So, the perpendicular distance of (6, – 5) from the x-axis is 5 units.
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– 7 units
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7 units
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9 units
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– 9 units
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The perpendicular distance from y–axis of any point is x co-ordinate but distance is always positive.
So, the perpendicular distance of (– 7, 9) from y–axis is 7 units.
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13 units
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– 13 units
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12 units
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– 12 units
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The perpendicular distance from y–axis of any point is x co-ordinate but distance can never be negative.
So, the perpendicular distance of (13, 12) from y–axis is 13.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The perpendicular distance of a point (- 2, - 4) from x-axis will be y co-ordinate but with a positive sign, as the distance is never negative.
So, the perpendicular distance of (- 2, - 4) from x-axis is 4 units.