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The sum of the distinct real values of \( \mu \) for which the vectors \( \mu \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}, \hat{i}+\mu \hat{j}+\hat{k}, \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\mu \hat{k} \) are co-planar, is
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Options:
  • A \( 0 \)
  • B \( -1 \)
  • C \( 1 \)
  • D \( 2 \)
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The correct answer is: \( -1 \)

Given the three vectors are coplanar.

Hence, μ111μ111μ=0

μμ2-1-1μ-1+11-μ=0

μμ-1μ+1-2μ-1=0 a2-b2=a-ba+b

μ1μ μ+12=0

μ1μ2+μ+2=0

μ1μ-1μ+2=0

μ=1, 1, -2

Therefore, the sum of the distinct real values of μ=-2+1=-1.

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