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Let ΔOAB be an equilateral triangle with side length unity (O being the origin). Also, M and N are the points of trisection of AB, M being closer to A and N being closer to B. Position vectors of A, B, M and N are a, b, m and n respectively, then the value of mn is equal to
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Options:
  • A 12
  • B 23
  • C 1318
  • D 49
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The correct answer is: 1318

m=2a+b3,n=a+2b3
mn=192a+ba+2b
=192a2+2b2+5ab
=192+2+5×1×1×12=1318

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