JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Mock Test - Vector Algebra

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    If \[\vec{a}\] satisfies \[\vec{a}\times (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+\hat{k})=\hat{i}-\hat{k}\], then \[\vec{a}\] is equal to

    A) \[\lambda \hat{i}+(2\lambda -1)\hat{j}\,+\lambda \hat{k},\lambda \in R\]

    B) \[\lambda \hat{i}+(1-2\lambda )\hat{j}\,+\lambda \hat{k},\lambda \in R\]

    C) \[\lambda \hat{i}+(2\lambda +1)\hat{j}\,+\lambda \hat{k},\lambda \in R\]

    D) \[\lambda \hat{i}-(1+2\lambda )\hat{j}\,+\lambda \hat{k},\lambda \in R\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] \[\vec{a}\times (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+\hat{k})=\hat{i}-\hat{k}=(\hat{j}\times 2\hat{j}+\hat{k}))\] Or \[(\vec{a}-\hat{j})\times (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+\hat{k})=\vec{0}\] Or \[\vec{a}-\hat{j}=\lambda (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+\hat{k})\] Or \[\vec{a}=\lambda \hat{i}+(2\lambda +1)\hat{j}+\lambda \hat{k},\lambda \in R\]


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