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If G( g ),H( h ) and P( p ) are centroid, orthocenter and circumcenter of a triangle and x p +y h +z g =0 then x, y, z
MathematicsVector AlgebraMHT CETMHT CET 2016
Options:
  • A (1, 1,-2)
  • B (2,1,-3)
  • C (1,3,-4)
  • D (2,3,-5)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (2,1,-3)
We know that, in a triangle centroid (G), orthocenter (H) and circumcenter (P) are always collinear and G divides the line segment PH in ratio 1:2
So using section formula, g ¯ = 2 p ¯ + h ¯ 3
3 g ¯ =2 p ¯ + h ¯
2 p ¯ + h ¯ 3 g ¯ =0

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