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Consider a ΔABC where A1,3,2,B2,8,0 and C3,6,7. If the angle bisector of BAC meets the line BC at D, then the length of the projection of the vector AD on the vector AC is:
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Options:
  • A 37238
  • B 382
  • C 39238
  • D 19
Solution:
2020 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 37238

Given,

A1,3,2, B-2,8,0 & C3,6,7

And angle bisector of BAC meets the line BC at D,

Now, plotting the diagram we get,

Now, finding

AC=2i^+3j^+5k^

AC=4+9+25=38

And AB=9+25+4=38

Using angle bisector theorem, we get

BDCD=ABAC

BD:CD=1:1

Using section formula to find coordinates of D,

D1×3+1-21+2, 1×6+1×81+2, 1×7+1×01+2

D12, 7, 72

AD=12i^+4j^+32k^

AD=12-i^+8j^+3k^

Length of projection of AD on AC is given by,

d=AD·ACAC

d=37238

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