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Let a vector a has a magnitude 9. Let a vector b be such that for every x,yR×R-0,0, the vector xa+yb is perpendicular to the vector 6ya-18xb. Then the value of a×b is equal to
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Options:
  • A 93
  • B 273
  • C 9
  • D 81
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The correct answer is: 273

Given, a=9

And xa+yb·6ya-18xb=0as they are perpendicular

6xya2-18x2a·b+6y2a·b-18xyb2=0

6xya2-3b2+a·by2-3x2=0

This should hold x,yR×R-0,0

So, a2-3b2=0 & a·b=0

 a2=3b2 & a·b=0cosθ=0θ=90°

Now a×b2=a2b2sin2θ=a2b2 as θ=90°

=a2·a23 as b2=a23

So, a×b=a23=813=273

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