Let a= i+2 j+3 k, b=3 i+ j- k and c be three vectors such that c is coplanar with a and b. If the vector c is perpendicular to b and a c=5, then | c| is equal to
- 116
- 13 2
- 18
- 16
Answer
(1) 116
Solution
c is in the plane of a, b and b:
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c= [ b ( a b) ]= [( b b) a-( a b) b ]= (11 a-2 b)=5 ( i+4 j+7 k)
a c=150 =5 = 130
| c|= 666= 116
Answer: (1)