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If a,b,c are non-coplaner vectors such that b×c=a; c×a=b; a×b=c, then which of the following is not TRUE?
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Options:
  • A |a|-|b|=0
  • B |a|=|b|=|c|=2
  • C abc=1
  • D |a||b||c|=1
Solution:
1502 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: |a|=|b|=|c|=2

Given, 

a×b=c

b×c=a

c×a=b

(b×c)·a=a·a

(c×a)·b=b·b

a2-b2=(b×c)·a-(c×a)·b

=[cab]-[bca]=0

 |a|2-|b|2=0

|a|-|b|=0

|a|=|b|

We know that, 

a×b  b×c  c×a=[abc]2

abc=abc2

abc=1

|a||b||c|=1

 |a|=|b|=|c|2

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