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Let a=i^+j^+k^, b=i^-2j^+k^,c=i^+3j^-2k^,d=2i^+j^-k^ be four vectors and let l=b·c and m=b·a. Then mb+Iabd
MathematicsVector AlgebraTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 79
  • B -63
  • C 0
  • D 1
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2873 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -63

Given:

a=i^+j^+k^

b=i^-2j^+k^

c=i^+3j^-2k^

d=2i^+j^-k^

Also,

l=b·c 

l=i^-2j^+k^·i^+3j^-2k^

l=-7

And,

m=b·a

m=i^-2j^+k^·i^+j^+k^

m=0

We have,

mb+Iabd

=-7abd

=-7abd

=-7i^+j^+k^·i^-2j^+k^×2i^+j^-k^

=-7i^+j^+k^·i^+3j^+5k^

=-7×1+3+5

=-63

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