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Let 3i^+j^-k^ be the position vector of a point B. Let A be a point on the line which is passing through B and parallel to the vector 2i^-j^+k^. If BA=18, then the position vector of A is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (04 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -9i^+7j^-13k^
  • B -9i^+3j^+12k^
  • C 9i^-3j^+2k^
  • D 3i^-j^+7k^
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The correct answer is: -9i^+7j^-13k^

Vector equation of the given line is,

r=3i^+j^-k^+t2i^-j^+2k^

BA=t2i^-j^+2k^=2i^t-j^t+2k^t

18=4t2+t2+4t2=±3t

 t=±6

 OA=3i^+j^-k^±62i^-j^+2k^

=3i^+12i^+j^-6j^-k^+12k^

=15i^-5j^+11k^

or =3i^-12i^+j^+6j^-k^-12k^

=-9i^+7j^-13k^

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