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

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    A unit vector perpendicular to the plane of \[a=2i-6j-3k\], \[b=4i+3j-k\] is  [MP PET 2000]

    A)                 \[\frac{4i+3j-k}{\sqrt{26}}\]

    B)                 \[\frac{2i-6j-3k}{7}\]

    C)                 \[\frac{3i-2j+6k}{7}\]

    D)                 \[\frac{2i-3j-6k}{7}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               Perpendicular vector to a and b\[=a\times b\] and perpendicular unit vector \[=\frac{a\times b}{|a\times b|}\].                    \[a\times b=\left| \,\begin{matrix}    i & \,\,j & \,\,\,k  \\    2 & -6 & -3  \\    4 & \,\,3 & -1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|\]\[=15i-10j+30k\]            and             \[|a\times b|\,=\sqrt{225+100+900}=35\]                                 \ Required vector\[=\frac{15i-10j+30k}{35}=\frac{3i-2j+6k}{7}\].


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