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

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    If \[\mathbf{a}=2\mathbf{i}+4\mathbf{j}-5\mathbf{k}\] and \[\mathbf{b}=\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}\], then \[|\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b}|\]  is                                                 [UPSEAT 2002]

    A)                 \[11\sqrt{5}\]

    B)                 \[11\sqrt{3}\]

    C)                 \[11\sqrt{7}\]

    D)                 \[11\sqrt{2}\]        

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               \[(\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b})=\left| \,\begin{matrix}    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k}  \\    2 & 4 & -5  \\    1 & 2 & 3  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|=22\mathbf{i}-11\mathbf{j}+0\mathbf{k}\]                                 \[(\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b})=\sqrt{{{(22)}^{2}}+{{(11)}^{2}}}\]\[=11\sqrt{{{2}^{2}}+1}=11\sqrt{5}\].


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