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If a=(1,1,0),b=(1,1,1), then unit vector in the plane of a and b and perpendicular to a is
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A (0,1,0)
  • B (1,-1,0)
  • C k^
  • D (1,0,1)
Solution:
1110 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: k^

Let, u xi^+yj^+zk^ is the required vector

u = x2+y2+z2=1, since it is a unit vector

Vectors in option 1 and 3 are the only units vectors

Also, a is perpendicular to the vector so there dot product must be zero

Only a.k^ = 0

Hence, options 3 is the correct answer.

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