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If a¯, b¯, c¯ are non-zero non-collinear vectors and a¯×b¯=b¯×c¯=c¯×a¯, then a¯+b¯+c¯=
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 3a¯
  • B 0¯
  • C 3(a¯×b¯)
  • D 3(b¯×c¯)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0¯

Consider a+b+c=k.

Taking cross product of the above equation witha,

a×a+b+c=a×k

a×a+a×b+a×c=a×k

a×b-c×a=a×k

a×b-a×b=a×k

0=a×k

0=k

Therefore, a+b+c=0.

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