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Let a=-i^-j^+k^,a·b=1 and a×b=i^-j^. Then a-6b is equal to
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Options:
  • A 3i^-j^-k^
  • B 3i^+j^+k^
  • C 3i^-j^+k^
  • D 3i^+j^-k^
Solution:
1717 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3i^+j^+k^

Let

b=xi^+yj^+zk^

Then,

a×b=i^j^k^-1-11xyz

a×b=-y+zi^+x+zj^+x-yk^

So,

-y+zi^+x+zj^+x-yk^=i^-j^+0k^

Hence,

y+z=-1x+z=-1x-y=0x=y

Also,

a·b=1

-x-y+z=1

-2x+z=1

z=2x+1

-1-x=2x+1

3x=-2x=-23

So, y=-23; z=-13

Hence,

b=-23i^-23j^-13k^

6b=-4i^-4j^-2k^

So,

a-6b=3i^+j^+k^

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