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

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    The area of a parallelogram whose adjacent sides are \[\mathbf{i}-2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}\] and \[2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-4\mathbf{k},\] is [MP PET 1996, 2000]

    A)                 \[5\sqrt{3}\]

    B)                 \[10\sqrt{3}\]

    C)                 \[5\sqrt{6}\]

    D)                 \[10\sqrt{6}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               Required area = \[\left| \,\left| \,\begin{matrix}    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k}  \\    1 & -2 & 3  \\    2 & 1 & -4  \\ \end{matrix} \right|\, \right|\,\]                 \[=|5\mathbf{i}+10\mathbf{j}+5\mathbf{k}|\,=\sqrt{150}=5\sqrt{6}\].


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