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

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    If \[\mathbf{a}=2\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}\] and \[\mathbf{b}=6\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k},\] then the value of \[\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b}\] is                      [MNR 1978; RPET 2001]

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

    B)                 \[6\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k}\]

    C)                 \[\mathbf{i}-10\mathbf{j}-18\mathbf{k}\]       

    D)                 \[\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    \[\left| \,\begin{matrix}    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k}  \\    2 & 2 & -1  \\    6 & -3 & 2  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=\mathbf{i}-10\mathbf{j}-18\mathbf{k}.\]


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