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Let a=i^+j^+k^, b=2i^-3j^+4k^ and a×c=b+2λa, then the value of abc is equal to
MathematicsVector AlgebraJEE Main
Options:
  • A 12
  • B 26
  • C -26
  • D 3
Solution:
1672 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -26

a×c=b+2λa
Taking dot product with a
0=ba+2λaa0=3+6λλ=-12

i.e. a×c=b-a
Taking dot product with b
a×cb=bb-ab
acb=29-3abc=-26

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