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If OA¯=i¯+2j¯+3k¯ and OB¯=4i¯+k¯ are the position vectors of the points A and B, then the position vector of a point on the line passing through B and parallel to the vector OA¯×OB¯ which is at a distance of 189 units from B is
MathematicsVector AlgebraTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 6i^+11j^-7k^
  • B 4i^+11j^-8k^
  • C 2i^+11j^-8k^
  • D -2i^-11j^+8k^
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 6i^+11j^-7k^

Let, C=x,y,z such that BC is parallel to OA×OB and BC=189.

Apply BC=λOA×OB

x-4i^+yj^+z-1k^=λi^j^k^123401

x-4i^+yj^+z-1k^=λ2i^+11j^-8k^

x=4+2λ, y=11λ, z=1-8λ

Apply BC=189

2λ2+11λ2+-8λ2=189

λ=1

So the position vector of the point C is 6i^+11j^-7k^.

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