Distance between the two planes: 2x+3y+4z = 4 and 4x+6y+8z = 12 is
2 units
\(\frac {2}{\sqrt 29}\) units
The equation of the planes are
2x+3y+4z = 4 ...(1)
4x+6y+8z = 12
⇒2x+3y+4z = 6 ...(2)
It can be seen that the given planes are parallel. It is known that the distance between two parallel planes, ax+by+cz=d1 and ax+by+cz=d2, is given by,
D = \(|\frac {d_2-d_1}{√a^2+b^2+c^2}|\)
⇒ D = \(|\frac {6-4}{√2^2+3^2+4^2}|\)
D = \(\frac {2}{\sqrt 29}\)
Thus, the distance between the lines is \(\frac {2}{\sqrt 29}\) units.
Hence, the correct answer is D.
A racing track is built around an elliptical ground whose equation is given by \[ 9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144 \] The width of the track is \(3\) m as shown. Based on the given information answer the following: 
(i) Express \(y\) as a function of \(x\) from the given equation of ellipse.
(ii) Integrate the function obtained in (i) with respect to \(x\).
(iii)(a) Find the area of the region enclosed within the elliptical ground excluding the track using integration.
OR
(iii)(b) Write the coordinates of the points \(P\) and \(Q\) where the outer edge of the track cuts \(x\)-axis and \(y\)-axis in first quadrant and find the area of triangle formed by points \(P,O,Q\).