JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Application of vectors in three dimensional geometry

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    A vector r is equally inclined with the co-ordinate axes. If the tip of r is in the positive octant and |r| = 6, then \[\mathbf{r}\] is

    A)            \[2\sqrt{3}(\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k})\]

    B)            \[2\sqrt{3}(-\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k})\]

    C)            \[2\sqrt{3}(\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k})\]

    D)            \[2\sqrt{3}(\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k})\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

               Let \[l,m,n\] be the d.c's of \[\mathbf{r}.\] Then \[l=m=n\], (given)                    \ \[{{l}^{2}}+{{m}^{2}}+{{n}^{2}}=1\Rightarrow 3{{l}^{2}}=1\Rightarrow l=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}=m=n\]                    Now,   \[\mathbf{r}=|\mathbf{r}|(l\mathbf{i}+m\mathbf{j}+n\mathbf{k})=6\left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\mathbf{i}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\mathbf{j}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\mathbf{k} \right)\]                    Hence,\[\mathbf{r}=2\sqrt{3}(\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k})\].


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