Let a, b and c be distinct positive numbers. If the vectors $a\widehat i + a\widehat j + c\widehat k,\widehat i+\widehat k$ and $c\widehat i + c\widehat j + b\widehat k$ are co-planar, then c is equal to :
Solution
Because vectors are coplanar<br><br>Hence, $$\left| {\matrix{
a & a & c \cr
1 & 0 & 1 \cr
c & c & b \cr
} } \right| = 0$$<br><br>$\Rightarrow {c^2} = ab \Rightarrow c = \sqrt {ab}$
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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Vector Algebra · Topic: Types of Vectors
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