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

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    If \[\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}\] and \[\mathbf{b}=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{k}\], then a unit vector coplanar with a  and b and perpendicular to a is

    A) i              

    B) j

    C) k             

    D) None of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[\mathbf{c}=\lambda \mathbf{a}+\mu \mathbf{b}=(\lambda +\mu )\mathbf{i}-\lambda \mathbf{j}+\mu \mathbf{k}\] Now, \[\mathbf{c}.\mathbf{a}=0\Rightarrow 2\lambda +\mu =0\Rightarrow \mu =-2\lambda \] Therefore, \[\mathbf{c}=-\lambda \mathbf{i}-\lambda \mathbf{j}-2\lambda \mathbf{k}=(\sqrt{6})(-\lambda )\left[ \frac{\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k}}{\sqrt{6}} \right]\] Hence, unit vector \[=\frac{(\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k})}{\sqrt{6}}\].


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