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Let a=i^+j^+k^, c=j^-k^ and a vector b be such that a×b=c and ab=3. Then b equals
MathematicsVector AlgebraJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 113
  • B 113
  • C 113
  • D 113
Solution:
2555 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 113

Given, a×b=c

a×a×b=a×c

aba-aab=a×c

a×c=i^j^k^11101-1=-2i^+j^+k^

3a-3b=-2i^+j^+k^

3i^+3j^+3k^-3b=-2 i^+j^+k^

b=135i^+2j^+2k^

∴ b=25+4+43

b=113

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