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Let A be the set of vectors a=a1,a2,a3 satisfying i=13ai2i2=i=13ai22i Then,


MathematicsSets and RelationsKVPYKVPY 2019 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A A is empty
  • B A contains exactly one element
  • C A has 6 elements
  • D A has infinitely many elements
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A contains exactly one element

Given, i=13ai2i2=i=13ai22i



a12+a24+a382=a122+a224+a328



a124+a2216+a3264+a1a24+a2a316+a3a18



=a122+a224+a328



a124+3a2216+7a3264=a1a24+a2a316+a3a18



16a12+12a22+7a32



=16a1a2+4a2a3+8a3a1



8a12+8a22-16a1a2+4a22+a32-4a2a3+2a32+8a12-8a3a1+4a32=0



8a1-a22+2a2-a32+2a3-2a12+4a32=0



The above relation will be true if 



a1=a2,2a2=a3,a3=2a and a3=0



So, a1=a2=a3=0



Then, set A contains exactly one element.


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