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

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    If \[\mathbf{a}=4\mathbf{i}+6\mathbf{j}\] and \[\mathbf{b}=3\,\mathbf{j}+4\,\mathbf{k},\] then the component of a along b is [IIT Screening 1989; MNR 1983, 87; UPSEAT 2000]

    A)             \[\frac{18}{10\sqrt{3}}(3\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k})\]

    B)             \[\frac{18}{25}(3\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k})\]

    C)             \[\frac{18}{\sqrt{3}}(3\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k})\]

    D)             \[(3\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k})\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    The component of vector \[\mathbf{a}\] along \[\mathbf{b}\] is \[\frac{(\mathbf{a}\,.\,\mathbf{b})\mathbf{b}}{|\mathbf{b}{{|}^{2}}}=\frac{18}{25}(3\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}).\]


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