JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Vector or Cross product of two vectors and its application

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    If \[\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}\] and \[3\mathbf{i}-2\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k}\] represents the adjacent sides of a parallelogram, then the area of this parallelogram is [Roorkee 1978, 79; MP PET 1990; RPET 1988, 89, 91]

    A)                 \[4\sqrt{3}\]

    B)                 \[6\sqrt{3}\]

    C)                 \[8\sqrt{3}\]

    D)                 \[16\sqrt{3}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    \[\Delta =\,|\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b}|\,=\left| \,\left| \,\begin{matrix}    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k}  \\    1 & 2 & 3  \\    3 & -2 & 1  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|\, \right|=\,|8\mathbf{i}+8\mathbf{j}-8\mathbf{k}|\,=8\sqrt{3}.\]


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