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OABC is a tetrahedron. If D,E are the midpoints of OA and BC respectively, then DE=
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 12OA+OB+OC
  • B 12OA+OB-OC
  • C 12OA-OB+OC
  • D 12-OA+OB+OC
Solution:
2714 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 12-OA+OB+OC

It is given that OABC tetrahedron. And, D is the mid-pont OA and E mid-point od BC

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So, let

OA=a

OB=b

OC=c

Since, D is the mid-point of OA, therefore

D=a2

OE=b+c2

Now,

DE=OE-OD

DE=b+c2-a2 DE=-a+b+c2

DE=12-OA+OB+OC

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