JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Scaler or Dot product of two vectors and its application

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    The unit normal vector to the line joining \[\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}\] and \[2\,\mathbf{i}+3\,\mathbf{j}\] and pointing towards the origin is  [MP PET 1989]

    A)             \[\frac{4\,\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{17}}\]

    B)             \[\frac{-4\,\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{17}}\]

    C)             \[\frac{2\,\mathbf{i}-3\,\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{13}}\]

    D)             \[\frac{-\,2\,\mathbf{i}+3\,\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{13}}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

               \[\vec{L}=\mathbf{i}+4\mathbf{j}\]            Therefore, vector perpendicular to \[\vec{L}=\lambda (4\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j})\]            \ Unit vector is \[\frac{4\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{17}}.\]            But it points towards origin                 \[\therefore \] Required vector\[=\frac{-4\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}}{\sqrt{17}}.\]


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