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If the vectors a=λi^+μj^+4k^,b=-2i^+4j^-2k^ and c=2i^+3j^+k^ are coplanar and the projection of a on the vector b is 54 units, then the sum of all possible values of λ+μ is equal to
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Options:
  • A 0
  • B 6
  • C 24
  • D 18
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The correct answer is: 24

Given,

a=λi^+μj^+4k^,b=-2i^+4j^-2k^ and c=2i^+3j^+k^ are coplanar 

So, λμ4-24-2231=0

λ(10)-μ(2)+4(-14)=0

10λ-2μ=56

5λ-μ=28 .....1

And given projection of a on b is 54

a·b|b|=54

-2λ+4μ-824=54

-2λ+4μ-8=54×24 ....2

By solving equation 1 & 2 we get,

λ+μ=24

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