Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

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 :

  1. A ${2 \over {{1 \over a} + {1 \over b}}}$
  2. B ${{a + b} \over 2}$
  3. C ${1 \over a} + {1 \over b}$
  4. D $\sqrt {ab}$ Correct answer

Solution

Because vectors are coplanar<br><br>Hence, $$\left| {\matrix{ a &amp; a &amp; c \cr 1 &amp; 0 &amp; 1 \cr c &amp; c &amp; b \cr } } \right| = 0$$<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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