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Let the vectors u1=i^+j^+ak^, u2=i^+bj^+k^, and u3=ci^+j^+k^  be coplanar. If the vectors v1=a+bi^+cj^+ck^, v2=ai^+b+cj^+ak^ and  v3=bi^+bj^+c+ak^ are also coplanar, then 6a+b+c is equal to 
MathematicsVector AlgebraJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 4
  • C 12
  • D 6
Solution:
2190 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 12

Given: u1=i^+j^+ak^, u2=i^+bj^+k^ and u3=ci^+j^+k^ are coplanar.

Also given that,v1=a+bi^+cj^+ck^, v2=ai^+b+cj^+ak^and v3=bi^+bj^+c+ak^ are coplanar.

Now, using the condition of coplanar we get,

11a1b1c11=0

Expanding the determinant along R1.

b-1-1-c+a1-bc=0

a+b+c=2+abc     .....i

Again using the coplanar condition we get,

a+bccab+cabbc+a=0

Apply row transformations, R3R3-R1+R2

a+bccab+ca-2a-2c0=0

Expand the determinant along R1.

a+b0+2ac-c0+2a2+c-2ac+2ab+c=0

2a2c+2abc-2a2c-2ac2+2abc+2ac2=0

abc=0

 a+b+c=2 (From eq i)

 6a+b+c=12

Hence this is the correct option.

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