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If a , b , c are mutually perpendicular vectors having magnitude 1,2,3 respectively, then [ a + b + c b a c ]=
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Options:
  • A 0
  • B 6
  • C 12
  • D 18
Solution:
1386 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 12

Given, |a|=1,|b|=2,|c|=3 and 
a.b=0=b.c=c.a (as the three vectors are mutually perpendicular)

So, 
[(a+b+c)×(ba)].c
=[a×b0+0b×a+c×b-c×a].c
=[2(a×b).c+(c×b).c(c×a).c]
=2(a×b).c+00
=2[a b c]
= 2 · 1 · 2 · 3
= 1 2

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