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If a and b are two non-collinear vectors, then a×b×aa2 represent
MathematicsVector AlgebraTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A a vector perpendicular to the plane of a, b
  • B projection of b along a vector perpendicular to the vector a
  • C projection of a along the vector perpendicular to b
  • D a vector on the plane of a, b whose magnitude is equal to a+b
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The correct answer is: projection of b along a vector perpendicular to the vector a

a×b×aa2=a·ab-a·baa2

=b-a·baa2

=b-a·ba×aa

= projection of b along a vector  to the a.

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