JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Modulus of vector Algebra of vectors

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    If the position vectors of the vertices of a triangle be \[2\mathbf{i}+4\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k},\] \[4\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}\] and \[3\mathbf{i}+6\mathbf{j}-3\mathbf{k},\] then the triangle is                                                                                                                           [UPSEAT 2004]

    A) Right angled          

    B) Isosceles

    C) Equilateral             

    D) Right angled isosceles

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[\mathbf{a}=2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k}\Rightarrow |a|=\sqrt{4+1+4}=\sqrt{9}\] \[\mathbf{b}=-\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-4\mathbf{k}\Rightarrow |b|=\sqrt{1+1+16}=\sqrt{18}\] \[\mathbf{c}=-\mathbf{i}-2\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k}\Rightarrow |c|=\sqrt{1+4+4}=\sqrt{9}\] \[|\mathbf{a}|\,\,=|\mathbf{c}|\] and also, \[{{\mathbf{b}}^{2}}={{\mathbf{a}}^{2}}+{{\mathbf{c}}^{2}}\] Hence it is isosceles and right angled triangle.


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