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If V¯=2i¯+j¯-k¯, W¯=i¯+3k¯ and U¯ is a unit vector, then the maximum value of [U¯V¯W¯] is
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 57
  • B 59
  • C 60
  • D 10+6
Solution:
1119 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 59

It is given that,

V=2i^+j^-k^

W=i+3k^

The cross product is,

V×W=i^j^k^21-1103

=i^3-0-j^6+1+k^0-1

=3i^-7j^-k^

Therefore,

[UVW]=U·(V×W)

=|U||V×W|cosθ

=(1)(9+49+1)cosθ

=1(59)cosθ

The maximum value of [UVW] is,

[UVW]=59cos0°

=59

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