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MediumMCQ
The diagonals of a parallelogram are the vectors $\vec{d_1} = 3 \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{d_2} = -\hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k}$. Then the length of the shorter side of the parallelogram is
A
$\sqrt{29}$
B
$\sqrt{14}$
C
$3 \sqrt{5}$
D
$4 \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Let $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ be the adjacent sides of the parallelogram,and $\vec{d_1}$ and $\vec{d_2}$ be the diagonals.
We know that $\vec{d_1} = \vec{a} + \vec{b}$ and $\vec{d_2} = \vec{a} - \vec{b}$ (or vice versa).
Thus,$\vec{a} = \frac{\vec{d_1} + \vec{d_2}}{2} = \frac{(3 \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) + (-\hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k})}{2} = \frac{2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 10 \hat{k}}{2} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k}$.
The length of side $\vec{a}$ is $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 2^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 4 + 25} = \sqrt{30}$.
Similarly,$\vec{b} = \frac{\vec{d_1} - \vec{d_2}}{2} = \frac{(3 \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) - (-\hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k})}{2} = \frac{4 \hat{i} + 8 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k}}{2} = 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.
The length of side $\vec{b}$ is $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{4 + 16 + 9} = \sqrt{29}$.
Comparing the lengths $\sqrt{30}$ and $\sqrt{29}$,the shorter side is $\sqrt{29}$.
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402
EasyMCQ
The two vectors $\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+5\hat{k}$ represent the two sides $\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{AC}$ respectively of a $\triangle ABC$. The length of the median through $A$ is
A
$\frac{\sqrt{14}}{2}$
B
$14$
C
$7$
D
$\sqrt{14}$

Solution

(D) Let $\vec{AB} = \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = \hat{i}+3\hat{j}+5\hat{k}$.
Let $M$ be the midpoint of side $BC$. The median through $A$ is represented by the vector $\vec{AM}$.
In $\triangle ABC$,by the triangle law of vector addition,the position vector of the midpoint $M$ of $BC$ relative to $A$ is given by the average of the vectors $\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{AC}$:
$\vec{AM} = \frac{1}{2}(\vec{AB} + \vec{AC})$
Substituting the given vectors:
$\vec{AM} = \frac{1}{2}((\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}) + (\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+5\hat{k}))$
$\vec{AM} = \frac{1}{2}(2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$
$\vec{AM} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$
The length of the median is the magnitude of vector $\vec{AM}$:
$|\vec{AM}| = \sqrt{(1)^2 + (2)^2 + (3)^2}$
$|\vec{AM}| = \sqrt{1 + 4 + 9}$
$|\vec{AM}| = \sqrt{14}$
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403
MediumMCQ
For a parallelogram $ABCD$,if $L$ and $M$ are mid-points of $BC$ and $CD$ respectively,then $AL + AM =$
A
$\frac{2}{3} AC$
B
$\frac{3}{2} AC$
C
$\frac{5}{2} AC$
D
$3 AC$

Solution

(B) Let the position vectors of vertices $A, B, C, D$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}, \vec{d}$ respectively.
Since $ABCD$ is a parallelogram,$\vec{d} = \vec{a} + \vec{c} - \vec{b}$.
$L$ is the mid-point of $BC$,so $\vec{l} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2}$.
$M$ is the mid-point of $CD$,so $\vec{m} = \frac{\vec{c} + \vec{d}}{2} = \frac{\vec{c} + (\vec{a} + \vec{c} - \vec{b})}{2} = \frac{\vec{a} + 2\vec{c} - \vec{b}}{2}$.
Now,$\vec{AL} = \vec{l} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{a}}{2}$.
And $\vec{AM} = \vec{m} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{a} + 2\vec{c} - \vec{b}}{2} - \vec{a} = \frac{2\vec{c} - \vec{b} - \vec{a}}{2}$.
Adding these,$\vec{AL} + \vec{AM} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{a} + 2\vec{c} - \vec{b} - \vec{a}}{2} = \frac{3\vec{c} - 3\vec{a}}{2} = \frac{3}{2}(\vec{c} - \vec{a}) = \frac{3}{2} \vec{AC}$.
Thus,$AL + AM = \frac{3}{2} AC$.
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404
EasyMCQ
If $L, M, N$ are the midpoints of the sides $PQ, QR$ and $RP$ of $\triangle PQR$ respectively,then $\overrightarrow{QM} + \overrightarrow{LN} + \overrightarrow{ML} + \overrightarrow{RN} - \overrightarrow{MN} - \overrightarrow{QL} = $
A
$\overrightarrow{PQ} + \overrightarrow{QR} + \overrightarrow{LM} + \overrightarrow{MN}$
B
$\overrightarrow{LP} + \overrightarrow{PM} + \overrightarrow{MQ}$
C
$\vec{0}$
D
$\overrightarrow{LM} + \overrightarrow{MN} + \overrightarrow{NR}$

Solution

(C) In $\triangle PQR$,$L, M, N$ are midpoints of $PQ, QR, RP$ respectively.
By the midpoint theorem,$\overrightarrow{LM} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{PR}$,$\overrightarrow{MN} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{PQ}$,and $\overrightarrow{NL} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{QR}$.
Also,$\overrightarrow{QM} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{QR} = \overrightarrow{NL}$,$\overrightarrow{LN} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{PR} = \overrightarrow{ML}$,$\overrightarrow{RN} = \frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{RP} = -\frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{PR} = -\overrightarrow{ML}$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\overrightarrow{QM} + \overrightarrow{LN} + \overrightarrow{ML} + \overrightarrow{RN} - \overrightarrow{MN} - \overrightarrow{QL}$
$= \overrightarrow{NL} + \overrightarrow{ML} + \overrightarrow{ML} - \overrightarrow{ML} - \overrightarrow{MN} - \overrightarrow{QL}$
Since $\overrightarrow{QL} = -\overrightarrow{LQ} = -\overrightarrow{MN}$,the expression simplifies to $\vec{0}$.
405
EasyMCQ
If the origin is the orthocenter of an equilateral triangle whose vertices are represented by the position vectors $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$,then which of the following is true?
A
$\vec{a}+\vec{b}=\vec{c}$
B
$\vec{a}+\vec{b}=-\vec{c}$
C
$|\vec{a}|^2=|\vec{b}|^2=|\vec{c}|^2$
D
$\vec{a}=\vec{b}=\vec{c}$

Solution

(B) For an equilateral triangle,the orthocenter,circumcenter,centroid,and incenter all coincide at the same point.
Given that the origin is the orthocenter,it is also the centroid of the triangle.
The centroid of a triangle with vertices $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ is given by $\frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}}{3}$.
Since the centroid is the origin,we have:
$\frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}}{3} = \vec{0}$
$\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c} = \vec{0}$
Therefore,$\vec{a}+\vec{b} = -\vec{c}$.
406
EasyMCQ
$PQRS$ is a quadrilateral and $PQ=a, QR=b, SP=a-b$. $M$ is the mid-point of $QR$ and $X$ is a point on $SM$ such that $SX=\frac{4}{5}SM$. If $SM=m(4a-b)$ and $SX=n(4a-b)$,then $m+n=$
A
$9/10$
B
$10/9$
C
$11/9$
D
$4/3$

Solution

(A) From the geometry of the quadrilateral,we have the vector relations:
$SQ = SP + PQ = (a-b) + a = 2a - b$
$SM = SQ + QM = (2a - b) + \frac{b}{2} = 2a - \frac{b}{2}$
$SM = \frac{1}{2}(4a - b)$
Comparing this with $SM = m(4a - b)$,we get $m = \frac{1}{2}$.
Given $SX = \frac{4}{5}SM$,we substitute the expression for $SM$:
$SX = \frac{4}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{2}(4a - b) = \frac{2}{5}(4a - b)$
Comparing this with $SX = n(4a - b)$,we get $n = \frac{2}{5}$.
Therefore,$m + n = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{5+4}{10} = \frac{9}{10}$.
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407
EasyMCQ
If $C$ is the mid-point of the line segment $AB$ and $P$ is any point outside the line $AB$,then
A
$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + 2\vec{PC} = 0$
B
$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + \vec{PC} = 0$
C
$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} = 2\vec{PC}$
D
$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} = \vec{PC}$

Solution

(C) In $\triangle PAC$,by triangle law of vector addition,$\vec{PA} + \vec{AC} = \vec{PC}$ ...$(i)$
In $\triangle PBC$,by triangle law of vector addition,$\vec{PB} + \vec{BC} = \vec{PC}$ ...$(ii)$
Adding equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + \vec{AC} + \vec{BC} = 2\vec{PC}$
Since $C$ is the mid-point of $AB$,we have $\vec{AC} = -\vec{BC}$,or $\vec{AC} + \vec{BC} = 0$.
Therefore,$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} = 2\vec{PC}$.
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408
MediumMCQ
If $O$ is any point and $OA + OB + OC + OD = xOE$,where $ABCD$ is a quadrilateral and $E$ is the point of intersection of the lines joining the mid-points of opposite sides,then find the value of $x$.
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$9$

Solution

(A) Let the position vectors of vertices $A, B, C, D$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}, \vec{d}$ respectively.
Let $P, Q, R, S$ be the mid-points of sides $AB, BC, CD, DA$ respectively.
Then $P = \frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}}{2}$,$Q = \frac{\vec{b}+\vec{c}}{2}$,$R = \frac{\vec{c}+\vec{d}}{2}$,$S = \frac{\vec{d}+\vec{a}}{2}$.
The mid-point of $PR$ is $\frac{P+R}{2} = \frac{\frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}}{2} + \frac{\vec{c}+\vec{d}}{2}}{2} = \frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}}{4}$.
The mid-point of $SQ$ is $\frac{S+Q}{2} = \frac{\frac{\vec{d}+\vec{a}}{2} + \frac{\vec{b}+\vec{c}}{2}}{2} = \frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}}{4}$.
Since the mid-points of $PR$ and $SQ$ coincide,let this point be $E$.
Thus,the position vector of $E$ is $\vec{e} = \frac{\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}}{4}$.
This implies $4\vec{e} = \vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}$.
For any point $O$ with position vector $\vec{o}$,we have $\vec{OA} = \vec{a}-\vec{o}$,$\vec{OB} = \vec{b}-\vec{o}$,$\vec{OC} = \vec{c}-\vec{o}$,$\vec{OD} = \vec{d}-\vec{o}$,and $\vec{OE} = \vec{e}-\vec{o}$.
Then $\vec{OA} + \vec{OB} + \vec{OC} + \vec{OD} = (\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}) - 4\vec{o} = 4\vec{e} - 4\vec{o} = 4(\vec{e}-\vec{o}) = 4\vec{OE}$.
Comparing this with $x\vec{OE}$,we get $x = 4$.
409
DifficultMCQ
If $ABCD$ is a parallelogram with $AC$ and $BD$ as diagonals,then which of the following is true regarding the vector relationship between the diagonals and sides?
A
$AC - BD = 2AB$
B
$AC + BD = 2AB$
C
$AC - BD = AB$
D
$AC + BD = AB$

Solution

(A) In a parallelogram $ABCD$,by the triangle law of vector addition:
$\vec{AC} = \vec{AB} + \vec{BC} \quad \dots(i)$
$\vec{BD} = \vec{BA} + \vec{AD} = -\vec{AB} + \vec{AD} \quad \dots(ii)$
Since $ABCD$ is a parallelogram,$\vec{AD} = \vec{BC}$.
Subtracting equation $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$\vec{AC} - \vec{BD} = (\vec{AB} + \vec{BC}) - (-\vec{AB} + \vec{AD})$
$\vec{AC} - \vec{BD} = \vec{AB} + \vec{BC} + \vec{AB} - \vec{BC}$
$\vec{AC} - \vec{BD} = 2\vec{AB}$
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410
EasyMCQ
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $u = \vec{AB}$ and $v = \vec{AC}$. If $D$ is the midpoint of $BC$,then $\vec{AD} =$
A
$\frac{u-v}{2}$
B
$\frac{v-u}{2}$
C
$\frac{u+v}{2}$
D
$u+v$

Solution

(C) In a triangle $ABC$,let the position vectors of vertices $A, B, C$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ respectively.
Given $\vec{u} = \vec{AB} = \vec{b} - \vec{a}$ and $\vec{v} = \vec{AC} = \vec{c} - \vec{a}$.
Since $D$ is the midpoint of $BC$,its position vector is $\vec{d} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2}$.
Then,$\vec{AD} = \vec{d} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{b} - \vec{a} + \vec{c} - \vec{a}}{2} = \frac{\vec{u} + \vec{v}}{2}$.
411
EasyMCQ
If $G$ is the centroid of the $\triangle ABC$,then $\vec{GA} + \vec{GB} + \vec{GC}$ is equal to
A
$\vec{0}$
B
$2\vec{GA}$
C
$3\vec{GA}$
D
$\vec{GA}$

Solution

(A) Let the position vectors of vertices $A, B, C$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ respectively.
Since $G$ is the centroid of $\triangle ABC$,its position vector $\vec{g}$ is given by $\vec{g} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}}{3}$.
This implies $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} = 3\vec{g}$.
Now,the sum of the vectors $\vec{GA} + \vec{GB} + \vec{GC}$ is:
$\vec{GA} + \vec{GB} + \vec{GC} = (\vec{a} - \vec{g}) + (\vec{b} - \vec{g}) + (\vec{c} - \vec{g})$
$= (\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}) - 3\vec{g}$
$= 3\vec{g} - 3\vec{g} = \vec{0}$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i}-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 5\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = -13\hat{i}-11\hat{j}+4\hat{k}$ be the position vectors of three points $A$,$B$,and $C$ respectively. If $\vec{AB} = \lambda \vec{BC}$ and $\vec{AC} = \mu \vec{CB}$,then find the value of $\lambda + \mu$.
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$2$
D
$-2$

Solution

(B) Given position vectors are $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i}-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 5\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = -13\hat{i}-11\hat{j}+4\hat{k}$.
First,calculate the vectors $\vec{AB}$,$\vec{BC}$,$\vec{AC}$,and $\vec{CB}$:
$\vec{AB} = \vec{b} - \vec{a} = (5-2)\hat{i} + (1-(-1))\hat{j} + (-2-(-1))\hat{k} = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
$\vec{BC} = \vec{c} - \vec{b} = (-13-5)\hat{i} + (-11-1)\hat{j} + (4-(-2))\hat{k} = -18\hat{i} - 12\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
$\vec{AC} = \vec{c} - \vec{a} = (-13-2)\hat{i} + (-11-(-1))\hat{j} + (4-(-1))\hat{k} = -15\hat{i} - 10\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
$\vec{CB} = \vec{b} - \vec{c} = (5-(-13))\hat{i} + (1-(-11))\hat{j} + (-2-4)\hat{k} = 18\hat{i} + 12\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}$.
Now,solve for $\lambda$ in $\vec{AB} = \lambda \vec{BC}$:
$3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k} = \lambda (-18\hat{i} - 12\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) = -6\lambda (3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k})$.
Thus,$-6\lambda = 1$,which gives $\lambda = -\frac{1}{6}$.
Next,solve for $\mu$ in $\vec{AC} = \mu \vec{CB}$:
$-15\hat{i} - 10\hat{j} + 5\hat{k} = \mu (18\hat{i} + 12\hat{j} - 6\hat{k})$.
Dividing the components: $-15 = 18\mu \implies \mu = -\frac{15}{18} = -\frac{5}{6}$.
Finally,$\lambda + \mu = -\frac{1}{6} + (-\frac{5}{6}) = -\frac{6}{6} = -1$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ be the position vectors of points $A$ and $B$ respectively. $C$ and $D$ are points on the line $AB$ such that $\overline{AC} = 3 \overline{AB}$ and $\overline{BD} = 2 \overline{BA}$. Find the vector $\overline{CD}$.
A
$3 \bar{b} - 4 \bar{a}$
B
$4 \bar{a} - 4 \bar{b}$
C
$4 \bar{a} - 3 \bar{b}$
D
$3 \bar{b} - 3 \bar{a}$

Solution

(B) Given that $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ are position vectors of $A$ and $B$.
Thus,$\overline{AB} = \bar{b} - \bar{a}$.
Given $\overline{AC} = 3 \overline{AB} = 3(\bar{b} - \bar{a})$.
Since $\overline{AC} = \vec{c} - \vec{a}$,we have $\vec{c} - \vec{a} = 3\bar{b} - 3\bar{a}$,which implies $\vec{c} = 3\bar{b} - 2\bar{a}$.
Given $\overline{BD} = 2 \overline{BA} = 2(\bar{a} - \bar{b})$.
Since $\overline{BD} = \vec{d} - \vec{b}$,we have $\vec{d} - \vec{b} = 2\bar{a} - 2\bar{b}$,which implies $\vec{d} = 2\bar{a} - \bar{b}$.
Now,$\overline{CD} = \vec{d} - \vec{c} = (2\bar{a} - \bar{b}) - (3\bar{b} - 2\bar{a}) = 2\bar{a} - \bar{b} - 3\bar{b} + 2\bar{a} = 4\bar{a} - 4\bar{b}$.
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MediumMCQ
If the vector $\bar{i}-7 \bar{j}+2 \bar{k}$ is along the internal bisector of the angle between the vectors $\bar{a}$ and $-2 \bar{i}-\bar{j}+2 \bar{k}$ and the unit vector along $\bar{a}$ is $x \bar{i}+y \bar{j}+z \bar{k}$ then $x=$
A
$0$
B
$\frac{7}{9}$
C
$-\frac{1}{9}$
D
$\frac{5}{3}$

Solution

(B) Let $\bar{u} = \bar{i} - 7\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$ be the vector along the internal bisector. The magnitude $|\bar{u}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-7)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1 + 49 + 4} = \sqrt{54} = 3\sqrt{6}$.
Let $\bar{b} = -2\bar{i} - \bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$. The magnitude $|\bar{b}| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 4} = 3$.
The unit vector along $\bar{b}$ is $\hat{b} = \frac{-2\bar{i} - \bar{j} + 2\bar{k}}{3} = -\frac{2}{3}\bar{i} - \frac{1}{3}\bar{j} + \frac{2}{3}\bar{k}$.
Let $\hat{a} = x\bar{i} + y\bar{j} + z\bar{k}$ be the unit vector along $\bar{a}$.
The internal bisector is along $\hat{a} + \hat{b}$. Thus,$\hat{a} + \hat{b} = k\bar{u}$ for some scalar $k > 0$.
$\hat{a} = k(\bar{i} - 7\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) - (-\frac{2}{3}\bar{i} - \frac{1}{3}\bar{j} + \frac{2}{3}\bar{k}) = (k + \frac{2}{3})\bar{i} + (-7k + \frac{1}{3})\bar{j} + (2k - \frac{2}{3})\bar{k}$.
Since $|\hat{a}| = 1$,we have $(k + \frac{2}{3})^2 + (-7k + \frac{1}{3})^2 + (2k - \frac{2}{3})^2 = 1$.
$(k^2 + \frac{4}{3}k + \frac{4}{9}) + (49k^2 - \frac{14}{3}k + \frac{1}{9}) + (4k^2 - \frac{8}{3}k + \frac{4}{9}) = 1$.
$54k^2 - 6k + 1 = 1 \implies 54k^2 - 6k = 0 \implies 6k(9k - 1) = 0$.
Since $k > 0$,$k = \frac{1}{9}$.
Then $x = k + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{9} + \frac{6}{9} = \frac{7}{9}$.
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MediumMCQ
If $\bar{a} = 2\bar{i} - 3\bar{j} + 5\bar{k}$ and $\bar{b} = -\bar{i} + 3\bar{j} + 3\bar{k}$ are two vectors,then the vector of magnitude $28$ units in the direction of the vector $\bar{a} - \bar{b}$ is
A
$12\bar{i} - 24\bar{j} + 8\bar{k}$
B
$12\bar{i} + 24\bar{j} - 8\bar{k}$
C
$3\bar{i} - 6\bar{j} - 2\bar{k}$
D
$3\bar{i} + 6\bar{j} - 2\bar{k}$

Solution

(A) Given vectors are $\bar{a} = 2\bar{i} - 3\bar{j} + 5\bar{k}$ and $\bar{b} = -\bar{i} + 3\bar{j} + 3\bar{k}$.
First,calculate the vector $\bar{c} = \bar{a} - \bar{b}$:
$\bar{c} = (2 - (-1))\bar{i} + (-3 - 3)\bar{j} + (5 - 3)\bar{k} = 3\bar{i} - 6\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}$.
Next,find the magnitude of $\bar{c}$:
$|\bar{c}| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-6)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{9 + 36 + 4} = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
The unit vector in the direction of $\bar{c}$ is $\hat{c} = \frac{\bar{c}}{|\bar{c}|} = \frac{3\bar{i} - 6\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}}{7}$.
The required vector of magnitude $28$ units is $28 \times \hat{c}$:
$28 \times \left( \frac{3\bar{i} - 6\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}}{7} \right) = 4(3\bar{i} - 6\bar{j} + 2\bar{k}) = 12\bar{i} - 24\bar{j} + 8\bar{k}$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $\overline{i}-2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}, \overline{i}+\overline{j}-2 \overline{k}, 2 \overline{i}-\overline{j}-\overline{k}$ and $\overline{i}+\overline{j}+\overline{k}$ be the position vectors of four points $A, B, C$ and $D$ respectively. If a point $P$ divides $AB$ in the ratio $2:1$ internally and a point $Q$ divides $CD$ in the ratio $1:2$ externally,then the ratio in which the point with position vector $5 \overline{i}-6 \overline{j}-5 \overline{k}$ divides $PQ$ is
A
$2:1$
B
$-2:1$
C
$2:3$
D
$-2:3$

Solution

(B) Let the position vectors be $\vec{a} = \overline{i}-2 \overline{j}+\overline{k}$,$\vec{b} = \overline{i}+\overline{j}-2 \overline{k}$,$\vec{c} = 2 \overline{i}-\overline{j}-\overline{k}$,and $\vec{d} = \overline{i}+\overline{j}+\overline{k}$.
Point $P$ divides $AB$ in ratio $2:1$ internally: $\vec{p} = \frac{2\vec{b} + 1\vec{a}}{2+1} = \frac{2(\overline{i}+\overline{j}-2 \overline{k}) + (\overline{i}-2 \overline{j}+\overline{k})}{3} = \frac{3\overline{i} - 3\overline{k}}{3} = \overline{i} - \overline{k}$.
Point $Q$ divides $CD$ in ratio $1:2$ externally: $\vec{q} = \frac{1\vec{d} - 2\vec{c}}{1-2} = \frac{(\overline{i}+\overline{j}+\overline{k}) - 2(2 \overline{i}-\overline{j}-\overline{k})}{-1} = \frac{-3\overline{i} + 3\overline{j} + 3\overline{k}}{-1} = 3\overline{i} - 3\overline{j} - 3\overline{k}$.
Let the point $R$ with position vector $\vec{r} = 5\overline{i}-6\overline{j}-5\overline{k}$ divide $PQ$ in ratio $k:1$.
Then $\vec{r} = \frac{k\vec{q} + 1\vec{p}}{k+1} \implies (k+1)(5\overline{i}-6\overline{j}-5\overline{k}) = k(3\overline{i}-3\overline{j}-3\overline{k}) + (\overline{i}-\overline{k})$.
Comparing components:
$x$-component: $5k+5 = 3k+1 \implies 2k = -4 \implies k = -2$.
Thus,the ratio is $-2:1$.
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EasyMCQ
In a regular hexagon $ABCDEF$,$\overrightarrow{AB}=\vec{a}$ and $\overrightarrow{BC}=\vec{b}$,then $\overrightarrow{FA}=$
A
$\vec{a}-\vec{b}$
B
$\vec{a}+\vec{b}$
C
$\vec{b}-\vec{a}$
D
$2\vec{b}-\vec{a}$

Solution

(A) In a regular hexagon $ABCDEF$,the center $O$ is such that $\overrightarrow{OA}=\overrightarrow{BC}=\vec{b}$ and $\overrightarrow{AB}=\overrightarrow{OC}=\vec{a}$.
Also,$\overrightarrow{CD}=\overrightarrow{AF}$ and $\overrightarrow{DE}=\overrightarrow{BA}=-\vec{a}$.
By the polygon law of vector addition,the sum of vectors along the sides of a closed polygon is zero:
$\overrightarrow{AB}+\overrightarrow{BC}+\overrightarrow{CD}+\overrightarrow{DE}+\overrightarrow{EF}+\overrightarrow{FA} = 0$
Since $\overrightarrow{CD} = \overrightarrow{AF} = -\overrightarrow{FA}$,we have:
$\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \overrightarrow{CD} - \vec{a} + \overrightarrow{EF} - \overrightarrow{CD} = 0$
Alternatively,using the property of a regular hexagon,$\overrightarrow{FA} = \overrightarrow{CD} - \overrightarrow{BC} = \vec{a} - \vec{b}$.
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418
MediumMCQ
If the points with position vectors $(\alpha \hat{i}+10 \hat{j}+13 \hat{k})$,$(6 \hat{i}+11 \hat{j}+11 \hat{k})$,and $(\frac{9}{2} \hat{i}+\beta \hat{j}-8 \hat{k})$ are collinear,then $(19 \alpha-6 \beta)^2=$
A
$16$
B
$36$
C
$25$
D
$49$

Solution

(B) Let the points be $A(\alpha, 10, 13)$,$B(6, 11, 11)$,and $C(\frac{9}{2}, \beta, -8)$.
Since the points are collinear,the vectors $\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{BC}$ must be proportional.
$\vec{AB} = (6-\alpha)\hat{i} + (11-10)\hat{j} + (11-13)\hat{k} = (6-\alpha)\hat{i} + 1\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
$\vec{BC} = (\frac{9}{2}-6)\hat{i} + (\beta-11)\hat{j} + (-8-11)\hat{k} = -\frac{3}{2}\hat{i} + (\beta-11)\hat{j} - 19\hat{k}$.
For collinearity,$\frac{6-\alpha}{-3/2} = \frac{1}{\beta-11} = \frac{-2}{-19}$.
From $\frac{1}{\beta-11} = \frac{2}{19}$,we get $2(\beta-11) = 19 \Rightarrow 2\beta - 22 = 19 \Rightarrow 2\beta = 41 \Rightarrow 6\beta = 123$.
From $\frac{6-\alpha}{-3/2} = \frac{2}{19}$,we get $19(6-\alpha) = -3 \Rightarrow 114 - 19\alpha = -3 \Rightarrow 19\alpha = 117$.
Thus,$(19\alpha - 6\beta)^2 = (117 - 123)^2 = (-6)^2 = 36$.
419
EasyMCQ
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors. If $\alpha \vec{d}=\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}$ and $\beta \vec{a}=\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}$,then $|\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}|=$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$|\vec{a}-\vec{b}-\vec{c}|$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given: $\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}=\alpha \vec{d}$ ....$(i)$
Given: $\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}=\beta \vec{a}$ ....(ii)
From $(i)$,$\vec{b}+\vec{c}=\alpha \vec{d}-\vec{a}$.
Substituting this into (ii): $(\alpha \vec{d}-\vec{a})+\vec{d}=\beta \vec{a}$.
Rearranging the terms: $(\alpha+1)\vec{d} = (\beta+1)\vec{a}$.
Since $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar,$\vec{d}$ must be a linear combination of $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$. For the equation $(\alpha+1)\vec{d} = (\beta+1)\vec{a}$ to hold for non-coplanar vectors,the coefficients must be zero,implying $\alpha+1=0$ and $\beta+1=0$,so $\alpha=-1$ and $\beta=-1$.
Substituting $\alpha=-1$ into $(i)$: $\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c} = -\vec{d}$.
Therefore,$\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d} = \vec{0}$.
Thus,$|\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}+\vec{d}| = |\vec{0}| = 0$.
420
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are two non-collinear vectors,then $|\vec{b}| \vec{a} + |\vec{a}| \vec{b}$ represents:
A
a vector parallel to an angle bisector of $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$
B
a vector along the difference of the vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$
C
a vector along $\vec{a} + \vec{b}$
D
a vector outside the triangle having $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ as adjacent sides

Solution

(A) Let $\hat{a} = \frac{\vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|}$ and $\hat{b} = \frac{\vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|}$ be the unit vectors along $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ respectively.
Then,$|\vec{b}| \vec{a} + |\vec{a}| \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \left( \frac{\vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|} + \frac{\vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|} \right) = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| (\hat{a} + \hat{b})$.
Since $\hat{a} + \hat{b}$ is the diagonal of the rhombus formed by unit vectors $\hat{a}$ and $\hat{b}$,it represents the angle bisector of the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$.
Thus,$|\vec{b}| \vec{a} + |\vec{a}| \vec{b}$ is a vector parallel to the angle bisector of $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$.
421
EasyMCQ
If $|\vec{f}|=10, |\vec{g}|=14$ and $|\vec{f}-\vec{g}|=15$,then $|\vec{f}+\vec{g}|=$
A
$367$
B
$\sqrt{367}$
C
$400$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) We are given $|\vec{f}|=10$,$|\vec{g}|=14$,and $|\vec{f}-\vec{g}|=15$.
Using the property $|\vec{f}-\vec{g}|^2 = |\vec{f}|^2 + |\vec{g}|^2 - 2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g})$,we have:
$15^2 = 10^2 + 14^2 - 2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g})$
$225 = 100 + 196 - 2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g})$
$225 = 296 - 2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g})$
$2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g}) = 296 - 225 = 71$.
Now,we need to find $|\vec{f}+\vec{g}|$.
Using the property $|\vec{f}+\vec{g}|^2 = |\vec{f}|^2 + |\vec{g}|^2 + 2(\vec{f} \cdot \vec{g})$,we substitute the known values:
$|\vec{f}+\vec{g}|^2 = 10^2 + 14^2 + 71$
$|\vec{f}+\vec{g}|^2 = 100 + 196 + 71 = 367$
Therefore,$|\vec{f}+\vec{g}| = \sqrt{367}$.
422
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are three vectors such that $|\vec{a}|=|\vec{b}|=|\vec{c}|=\sqrt{3}$ and $(\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c})^2+(\vec{b}+\vec{c}-\vec{a})^2+(\vec{c}+\vec{a}-\vec{b})^2=36$,then $|2 \vec{a}-3 \vec{b}+2 \vec{c}|^2=$
A
$15$
B
$25$
C
$147$
D
$75$

Solution

(D) Given that $|\vec{a}|=|\vec{b}|=|\vec{c}|=\sqrt{3}$.
Expanding the given equation $(\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c})^2+(\vec{b}+\vec{c}-\vec{a})^2+(\vec{c}+\vec{a}-\vec{b})^2=36$:
$3(|\vec{a}|^2+|\vec{b}|^2+|\vec{c}|^2) + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 36$.
Substituting $|\vec{a}|^2=|\vec{b}|^2=|\vec{c}|^2=3$:
$3(3+3+3) + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 36$.
$27 + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 36 \Rightarrow 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 9$.
Now,consider $|\vec{a}+\vec{b}+\vec{c}|^2 = |\vec{a}|^2+|\vec{b}|^2+|\vec{c}|^2 + 2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 3+3+3+9 = 18$.
We need to find $|2 \vec{a}-3 \vec{b}+2 \vec{c}|^2 = |2(\vec{a}+\vec{c})-3 \vec{b}|^2$.
From the expansion,we have $2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{a}) = 9$.
Using the identity $|2 \vec{a}-3 \vec{b}+2 \vec{c}|^2 = 4|\vec{a}|^2 + 9|\vec{b}|^2 + 4|\vec{c}|^2 - 12(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) - 12(\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}) + 8(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c})$.
Given the symmetry,$|2 \vec{a}-3 \vec{b}+2 \vec{c}|^2 = 4(3) + 9(3) + 4(3) - 12(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}) + 8(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c}) = 75$.
423
EasyMCQ
If $\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $-3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ are the position vectors of three points $A$,$B$,and $C$ respectively,then $A$,$B$,and $C$
A
are collinear points
B
form an isosceles triangle which is not equilateral
C
form an equilateral triangle
D
form a scalene triangle

Solution

(D) Let the position vectors be $\vec{a} = \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = -3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$.
Calculating the vectors for the sides:
$\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{b} - \vec{a} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (3-(-2))\hat{j} + (1-3)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
$\overrightarrow{BC} = \vec{c} - \vec{b} = (-3-2)\hat{i} + (-1-3)\hat{j} + (-2-1)\hat{k} = -5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
$\overrightarrow{AC} = \vec{c} - \vec{a} = (-3-1)\hat{i} + (-1-(-2))\hat{j} + (-2-3)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$.
Calculating the magnitudes:
$|\overrightarrow{AB}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 5^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 25 + 4} = \sqrt{30}$.
$|\overrightarrow{BC}| = \sqrt{(-5)^2 + (-4)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 16 + 9} = \sqrt{50} = 5\sqrt{2}$.
$|\overrightarrow{AC}| = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + 1^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{16 + 1 + 25} = \sqrt{42}$.
Since all side lengths are different,the points form a scalene triangle.
424
EasyMCQ
In $\triangle PQR$,$(4 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k})$,$(2 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$ and $(3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$ are the position vectors of the vertices $P, Q$ and $R$ respectively. Then the position vector of the point of intersection of the angle bisector of $P$ with $QR$ is
A
$6 \hat{i}+5 \hat{j}+9 \hat{k}$
B
$2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
C
$(5 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k})$
D
$\frac{5}{2} \hat{i}+\frac{3}{2} \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$

Solution

(D) Let the position vectors of vertices $P, Q, R$ be $\vec{p} = 4 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k}$,$\vec{q} = 2 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,and $\vec{r} = 3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$.
First,calculate the lengths of sides $PQ$ and $PR$:
$PQ = |\vec{q} - \vec{p}| = |(2-4) \hat{i} + (2-3) \hat{j} + (3-6) \hat{k}| = |-2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-1)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{4+1+9} = \sqrt{14}$.
$PR = |\vec{r} - \vec{p}| = |(3-4) \hat{i} + (1-3) \hat{j} + (3-6) \hat{k}| = |-\hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-2)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{1+4+9} = \sqrt{14}$.
Since $PQ = PR$,$\triangle PQR$ is an isosceles triangle with $PQ = PR$.
In an isosceles triangle,the angle bisector of the vertex angle $(P)$ is also the median to the base $(QR)$.
Therefore,the point of intersection $A$ of the angle bisector of $P$ with $QR$ is the midpoint of $QR$.
$A = \frac{\vec{q} + \vec{r}}{2} = \frac{(2 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}) + (3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}+3 \hat{k})}{2} = \frac{5 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k}}{2} = \frac{5}{2} \hat{i} + \frac{3}{2} \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.
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425
EasyMCQ
If a point $C$ divides the line segment joining the points with the position vectors $2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ and $3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ in the ratio $2: 3$,then the distance of $C$ from the point with position vector $2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ is
A
$\frac{7}{5}$
B
$\frac{4}{5}$
C
$\frac{6}{5}$
D
$\frac{3}{5}$

Solution

(A) Let $\vec{r}$ be the position vector of the point $C$.
Since point $C$ divides the line segment joining the points with position vectors $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ in the ratio $m:n = 2:3$,the position vector $\vec{r}$ is given by the section formula:
$\vec{r} = \frac{m\vec{b} + n\vec{a}}{m+n} = \frac{2(3 \hat{i}-\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}) + 3(2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k})}{2+3}$
$= \frac{(6 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}) + (6 \hat{i}-9 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k})}{5} = \frac{12 \hat{i}-11 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k}}{5} = \frac{12}{5} \hat{i}-\frac{11}{5} \hat{j}+\frac{2}{5} \hat{k}$.
Now,the distance of $C$ from the point $P$ with position vector $\vec{p} = 2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ is given by $|\vec{r} - \vec{p}|$.
$\vec{r} - \vec{p} = (\frac{12}{5}-2) \hat{i} + (-\frac{11}{5}+1) \hat{j} + (\frac{2}{5}-1) \hat{k} = \frac{2}{5} \hat{i} - \frac{6}{5} \hat{j} - \frac{3}{5} \hat{k}$.
The distance $D = |\vec{r} - \vec{p}| = \sqrt{(\frac{2}{5})^2 + (-\frac{6}{5})^2 + (-\frac{3}{5})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{25} + \frac{36}{25} + \frac{9}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{49}{25}} = \frac{7}{5}$.
426
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}=(2x+y)\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+9\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-(x-y)\hat{k}$ are two collinear vectors,then $x^3+27y^3=$
A
$1241$
B
$1512$
C
$1072$
D
$1729$

Solution

(D) Given: $\vec{a}=(2x+y)\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+9\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-(x-y)\hat{k}$.
Since $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are collinear,their components are proportional:
$\frac{2x+y}{2} = \frac{3}{1} = \frac{9}{-(x-y)}$.
From $\frac{2x+y}{2} = 3$,we get $2x+y=6$ $(i)$.
From $\frac{3}{1} = \frac{9}{y-x}$,we get $y-x=3$ or $y=x+3$ $(ii)$.
Substituting $(ii)$ into $(i)$:
$2x+(x+3)=6 \Rightarrow 3x=3 \Rightarrow x=1$.
Then $y=1+3=4$.
Finally,$x^3+27y^3 = (1)^3 + 27(4)^3 = 1 + 27(64) = 1 + 1728 = 1729$.
427
DifficultMCQ
Let $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=\hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$ be two vectors,and $\overrightarrow{r}$ be a vector along the vector $3 \overrightarrow{a}-2 \overrightarrow{b}$ such that $|\overrightarrow{r}|=\sqrt{74}$. If the direction of $\vec{r}$ is opposite to that of $3 \vec{a}-2 \vec{b}$,then $\overrightarrow{r}=$
A
$-7 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
B
$4 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$
C
$-4 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-7 \hat{k}$
D
$4 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k}$

Solution

(C) Given $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=\hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$.
First,calculate the vector $\vec{v} = 3 \vec{a}-2 \vec{b}$:
$\vec{v} = 3(2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})-2(\hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}) = (6-2) \hat{i} + (3-6) \hat{j} + (-3+10) \hat{k} = 4 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k}$.
Since $\vec{r}$ is along the vector $\vec{v}$,we can write $\vec{r} = x \vec{v} = x(4 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k})$ for some scalar $x$.
Given $|\vec{r}| = \sqrt{74}$,we have $|x| \sqrt{4^2+(-3)^2+7^2} = \sqrt{74}$.
$|x| \sqrt{16+9+49} = \sqrt{74} \Rightarrow |x| \sqrt{74} = \sqrt{74} \Rightarrow |x| = 1$.
Since the direction of $\vec{r}$ is opposite to that of $\vec{v}$,we must have $x = -1$.
Therefore,$\vec{r} = -1(4 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k}) = -4 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-7 \hat{k}$.
428
MediumMCQ
If $\hat{i}$ is the position vector of the centroid $G$ of triangle $ABC$ and $2\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $2\hat{i}+4\hat{j}-4\hat{k}$ are respectively the position vectors of its vertices $A$ and $B$,then $AG^2+BG^2+CG^2=$
A
$77$
B
$74$
C
$86$
D
$83$

Solution

(B) Let the position vector of vertex $C$ be $\vec{c} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$.
Given,centroid $G = \hat{i} = 1\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$.
We know that $G = \frac{\vec{A} + \vec{B} + \vec{C}}{3}$,where $\vec{A} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{B} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
So,$3(1\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}) = (2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + (2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}) + (x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k})$.
$3\hat{i} = (4+x)\hat{i} + (5+y)\hat{j} + (-3+z)\hat{k}$.
Comparing coefficients: $4+x = 3 \Rightarrow x = -1$; $5+y = 0 \Rightarrow y = -5$; $-3+z = 0 \Rightarrow z = 3$.
Thus,$\vec{C} = -\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Now,$AG^2 = |\vec{G} - \vec{A}|^2 = |(1-2)\hat{i} + (0-1)\hat{j} + (0-1)\hat{k}|^2 = |-1\hat{i} - 1\hat{j} - 1\hat{k}|^2 = 1+1+1 = 3$.
$BG^2 = |\vec{G} - \vec{B}|^2 = |(1-2)\hat{i} + (0-4)\hat{j} + (0+4)\hat{k}|^2 = |-1\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}|^2 = 1+16+16 = 33$.
$CG^2 = |\vec{G} - \vec{C}|^2 = |(1+1)\hat{i} + (0+5)\hat{j} + (0-3)\hat{k}|^2 = |2\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}|^2 = 4+25+9 = 38$.
Therefore,$AG^2 + BG^2 + CG^2 = 3 + 33 + 38 = 74$.
429
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}=-2 \hat{i}+9 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=t \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k}$ are vectors such that $|\vec{a}+\vec{b}|=25$,then the sum of the values of $t$ is
A
$14$
B
$11$
C
$4$
D
$77$

Solution

(C) Given,$\vec{a}=-2 \hat{i}+9 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=t \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k}$.
First,calculate the sum of the vectors: $\vec{a}+\vec{b} = (-2+t) \hat{i} + (9-2) \hat{j} + (-6+6) \hat{k} = (t-2) \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j} + 0 \hat{k}$.
Given that $|\vec{a}+\vec{b}|=25$,we have $\sqrt{(t-2)^2 + 7^2 + 0^2} = 25$.
Squaring both sides,we get $(t-2)^2 + 49 = 625$.
$(t-2)^2 = 625 - 49 = 576$.
Taking the square root,$t-2 = \pm 24$.
Case $1$: $t-2 = 24 \Rightarrow t = 26$.
Case $2$: $t-2 = -24 \Rightarrow t = -22$.
The sum of the values of $t$ is $26 + (-22) = 4$.
430
EasyMCQ
If $2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$,$\hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}$ and $-3 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$ are the position vectors of three points $A$,$B$ and $C$ respectively,then
A
$ABC$ is a right angled triangle
B
$ABC$ is an isosceles triangle
C
$A, B, C$ are collinear points
D
$ABC$ is a scalene triangle

Solution

(D) Given position vectors are $\overrightarrow{OA} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$,$\overrightarrow{OB} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$,and $\overrightarrow{OC} = -3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
Calculate the vectors representing the sides:
$\overrightarrow{AB} = \overrightarrow{OB} - \overrightarrow{OA} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (-3-1)\hat{j} + (5-(-1))\hat{k} = -\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$.
$|\overrightarrow{AB}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-4)^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{1 + 16 + 36} = \sqrt{53}$.
$\overrightarrow{BC} = \overrightarrow{OC} - \overrightarrow{OB} = (-3-1)\hat{i} + (4-(-3))\hat{j} + (4-5)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} - \hat{k}$.
$|\overrightarrow{BC}| = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + 7^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{16 + 49 + 1} = \sqrt{66}$.
$\overrightarrow{CA} = \overrightarrow{OA} - \overrightarrow{OC} = (2-(-3))\hat{i} + (1-4)\hat{j} + (-1-4)\hat{k} = 5\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$.
$|\overrightarrow{CA}| = \sqrt{5^2 + (-3)^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 9 + 25} = \sqrt{59}$.
Since $|\overrightarrow{AB}| \neq |\overrightarrow{BC}| \neq |\overrightarrow{CA}|$,all three sides have different lengths.
Therefore,$\triangle ABC$ is a scalene triangle.
431
EasyMCQ
If the position vectors of the points $A$ and $B$ are $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ respectively,then the unit vector along $\overrightarrow{BA}$ and in the direction of $\overrightarrow{AB}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(3 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}(-\hat{i}-4 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{26}}(-3 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}+\hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{22}}(3 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$

Solution

(B) Given position vectors are $\vec{OA} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{OB} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}$.
First,we find the vector $\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{OB} - \vec{OA} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (-1-3)\hat{j} + (2-(-1))\hat{k} = -\hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.
Next,we find the vector $\overrightarrow{BA} = \vec{OA} - \vec{OB} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (3-(-1))\hat{j} + (-1-2)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$.
The magnitude of $\overrightarrow{BA}$ is $|\overrightarrow{BA}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 4^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 16 + 9} = \sqrt{26}$.
The unit vector along $\overrightarrow{BA}$ in the direction of $\overrightarrow{AB}$ is defined as $\frac{\overrightarrow{AB}}{|\overrightarrow{BA}|}$.
Therefore,the required unit vector is $\frac{-\hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}}{\sqrt{26}}$.
432
MediumMCQ
Let $O$ be the origin,$A$ and $B$ be two points with position vectors $-3 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$ and $4 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$ respectively. Let $P$ be a point such that the line drawn through $P$ parallel to $\overrightarrow{OB}$ meets $OA$ in $L$ and another line through $P$ parallel to $\overrightarrow{OA}$ meets $OB$ in $M$. If $L$ divides $OA$ in the ratio $2:3$ and $M$ divides $OB$ in the ratio $3:2$,then the distance from $O$ to $P$ is
A
$\frac{19}{5}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{389}}{5}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{341}}{5}$
D
$\frac{21}{5}$

Solution

(A) Given position vectors are $\vec{a} = -3 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 4 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$.
Since $L$ divides $OA$ in the ratio $2:3$,the position vector of $L$ is $\vec{OL} = \frac{2}{5} \vec{a} = \frac{2}{5}(-3 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k})$.
Since $M$ divides $OB$ in the ratio $3:2$,the position vector of $M$ is $\vec{OM} = \frac{3}{5} \vec{b} = \frac{3}{5}(4 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k})$.
Since $LP \parallel OB$ and $PM \parallel OA$,$OMPL$ is a parallelogram.
Therefore,the position vector of $P$ is $\vec{OP} = \vec{OL} + \vec{OM}$.
$\vec{OP} = \frac{2}{5}(-3 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}) + \frac{3}{5}(4 \hat{i}-4 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k})$
$\vec{OP} = \frac{1}{5}(-6 \hat{i}-6 \hat{j}+8 \hat{k} + 12 \hat{i}-12 \hat{j}-9 \hat{k})$
$\vec{OP} = \frac{1}{5}(6 \hat{i}-18 \hat{j}-\hat{k})$.
The distance from $O$ to $P$ is $|\vec{OP}| = \frac{1}{5} \sqrt{6^2 + (-18)^2 + (-1)^2} = \frac{1}{5} \sqrt{36 + 324 + 1} = \frac{\sqrt{361}}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$.
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433
EasyMCQ
Let $\vec{a}=3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=-5 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}$,and $\vec{c}=3 \hat{i}+y \hat{j}$ be three vectors such that $|\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}|=\sqrt{141}$. If $y_1$ and $y_2$ are the values of $y$ satisfying the given condition,then $|y_1-y_2|=$
A
$12$
B
$11$
C
$9$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Given vectors are $\vec{a}=3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=-5 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}$,and $\vec{c}=3 \hat{i}+y \hat{j}$.
First,calculate $\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}$:
$\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c} = (3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}) - (-5 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}) + (3 \hat{i}+y \hat{j})$
$= (3+5+3) \hat{i} + (1-7+y) \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$
$= 11 \hat{i} + (y-6) \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$.
Now,find the magnitude $|\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}| = \sqrt{11^2 + (y-6)^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{121 + (y-6)^2 + 4} = \sqrt{125 + (y-6)^2}$.
Given that $|\vec{a}-\vec{b}+\vec{c}| = \sqrt{141}$,we have:
$\sqrt{125 + (y-6)^2} = \sqrt{141}$
$125 + (y-6)^2 = 141$
$(y-6)^2 = 141 - 125 = 16$
$y-6 = \pm 4$.
Thus,$y_1 = 6+4 = 10$ and $y_2 = 6-4 = 2$.
The value of $|y_1-y_2| = |10-2| = 8$.
434
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$,then
A
$|\vec{a}-\vec{b}|>|\vec{a}|+|\vec{b}|$
B
$|\vec{a}-\vec{b}|>|\vec{b}|-|\vec{a}|$
C
$|\vec{a}+\vec{b}| < |\vec{a}-\vec{b}|$
D
$||\vec{a}|-|\vec{b}||>|\vec{a}-\vec{b}|$

Solution

(B) Given $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$.
First,calculate $\vec{a}-\vec{b} = (1-2)\hat{i} + (2-(-3))\hat{j} + (-3-(-5))\hat{k} = -\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
The magnitude $|\vec{a}-\vec{b}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + 5^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1+25+4} = \sqrt{30}$.
The magnitude $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 2^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{1+4+9} = \sqrt{14}$.
The magnitude $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-3)^2 + (-5)^2} = \sqrt{4+9+25} = \sqrt{38}$.
Now,check the options. For option $B$,$|\vec{b}|-|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{38} - \sqrt{14} \approx 6.16 - 3.74 = 2.42$.
Since $|\vec{a}-\vec{b}| = \sqrt{30} \approx 5.47$,we have $5.47 > 2.42$.
Thus,$|\vec{a}-\vec{b}| > |\vec{b}|-|\vec{a}|$ is correct.
435
EasyMCQ
Let $\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ be the position vectors of points $A$ and $B$ respectively. If $C$ is a point on the line joining $A$ and $B$ such that $BC=10$,then the position vector of $C$ can be
A
$\hat{i}+8 \hat{j}-10 \hat{k}$
B
$\hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$
C
$\hat{i}-8 \hat{j}+10 \hat{k}$
D
$\hat{i}-4 \hat{j}-6 \hat{k}$

Solution

(A) Given position vectors are $\overrightarrow{OA} = \hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$ and $\overrightarrow{OB} = \hat{i}+2\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$.
Any point $C$ on the line passing through $A$ and $B$ can be represented as $\overrightarrow{OC} = \overrightarrow{OA} + t(\overrightarrow{OB} - \overrightarrow{OA})$.
$\overrightarrow{OB} - \overrightarrow{OA} = (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-2\hat{k}) - (\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}) = 3\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
So,$\overrightarrow{OC} = (\hat{i}-\hat{j}+2\hat{k}) + t(3\hat{j}-4\hat{k}) = \hat{i} + (3t-1)\hat{j} + (2-4t)\hat{k}$.
Given $BC = 10$,we have $|\overrightarrow{OC} - \overrightarrow{OB}| = 10$.
$\overrightarrow{OC} - \overrightarrow{OB} = (\hat{i} + (3t-1)\hat{j} + (2-4t)\hat{k}) - (\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-2\hat{k}) = (3t-3)\hat{j} + (4-4t)\hat{k}$.
$|\overrightarrow{OC} - \overrightarrow{OB}|^2 = (3t-3)^2 + (4-4t)^2 = 10^2 = 100$.
$9(t-1)^2 + 16(1-t)^2 = 100 \Rightarrow 25(t-1)^2 = 100 \Rightarrow (t-1)^2 = 4$.
$t-1 = \pm 2$,so $t = 3$ or $t = -1$.
For $t=3$,$\overrightarrow{OC} = \hat{i} + (3(3)-1)\hat{j} + (2-4(3))\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 8\hat{j} - 10\hat{k}$.
436
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a} = t \vec{b}$ where $t < 0$ is a scalar,then
A
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ are like vectors and $|\vec{a}| > |\vec{b}|$
B
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ are unlike vectors and $|\vec{a}| > |\vec{b}|$
C
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ are like vectors and $|\vec{a}| < |\vec{b}|$
D
$\vec{a}, \vec{b}$ are unlike vectors and either $|\vec{a}| \geq |\vec{b}|$ or $|\vec{a}| < |\vec{b}|$

Solution

(D) Given $\vec{a} = t \vec{b}$ where $t < 0$ is a scalar.
Since $t$ is negative,the vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ must point in opposite directions,which means they are unlike vectors.
Taking the modulus on both sides: $|\vec{a}| = |t \vec{b}| = |t| |\vec{b}|$.
Since $t < 0$,$|t|$ can be any positive real number.
If $|t| > 1$,then $|\vec{a}| > |\vec{b}|$.
If $|t| = 1$,then $|\vec{a}| = |\vec{b}|$.
If $0 < |t| < 1$,then $|\vec{a}| < |\vec{b}|$.
Therefore,$\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are unlike vectors,and the relationship between their magnitudes depends on the value of $|t|$,which can be either $|\vec{a}| \geq |\vec{b}|$ or $|\vec{a}| < |\vec{b}|$.
437
EasyMCQ
Let $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ be co-initial vectors and $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+5 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=3 \hat{i}+7 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$. Let $(\vec{a}, \vec{b})=\theta$ be an acute angle and $\vec{c}$ be the vector along the bisector of the angle $\theta$. If $\lambda, x, y \in R$,then $\vec{c}=$
A
$\lambda(5 \hat{i}+6 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k})$
B
$\lambda(-\hat{i}-8 \hat{j}+6 \hat{k})$
C
$(2 x+3 y) \hat{i}+(7 y-x) \hat{j}+(5 x-y) \hat{k}$
D
$(2 x+3 y) \hat{i}+(x+7 y) \hat{j}+(5 x+y) \hat{k}$

Solution

(C) The vector along the angle bisector of two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ is given by $\vec{c} = \lambda \left( \frac{\vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|} + \frac{\vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|} \right)$.
Given $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}$,we have $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 25} = \sqrt{30}$.
Given $\vec{b} = 3 \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$,we have $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{3^2 + 7^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 49 + 1} = \sqrt{59}$.
Let $x = \frac{1}{|\vec{a}|} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{30}}$ and $y = \frac{1}{|\vec{b}|} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{59}}$.
Then $\vec{c} = \lambda (x \vec{a} + y \vec{b}) = \lambda (x(2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}) + y(3 \hat{i} + 7 \hat{j} - \hat{k}))$.
Grouping the components,we get $\vec{c} = \lambda ((2x + 3y) \hat{i} + (7y - x) \hat{j} + (5x - y) \hat{k})$.
Comparing this with the options,option $C$ represents the vector along the bisector.
438
DifficultMCQ
$D, E, F$ are points on the sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$ of a $\triangle ABC$ respectively,dividing them in the ratios $2:3, 1:2, 3:1$ internally. The lines $BE$ and $CF$ intersect on the line $AD$ at $P$. If $\overrightarrow{AP} = x_1 \overrightarrow{AB} + y_1 \overrightarrow{AC}$,then $x_1 + y_1 =$
A
$\frac{5}{6}$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{3}{2}$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Let the position vectors of vertices $A, B, C$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ respectively. Using the section formula,the position vectors of $D, E, F$ are:
$\vec{d} = \frac{3\vec{b} + 2\vec{c}}{5}$,$\vec{e} = \frac{2\vec{c} + 1\vec{a}}{3}$,$\vec{f} = \frac{1\vec{a} + 3\vec{b}}{4}$.
Any point $P$ on $AD$ can be written as $\vec{p} = (1-t)\vec{a} + t\vec{d} = (1-t)\vec{a} + t(\frac{3\vec{b} + 2\vec{c}}{5}) = (1-t)\vec{a} + \frac{3t}{5}\vec{b} + \frac{2t}{5}\vec{c}$.
Since $P$ also lies on $BE$,$\vec{p} = (1-m)\vec{b} + m\vec{e} = (1-m)\vec{b} + m(\frac{2\vec{c} + \vec{a}}{3}) = \frac{m}{3}\vec{a} + (1-m)\vec{b} + \frac{2m}{3}\vec{c}$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ (since $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are linearly independent in the plane):
$1-t = \frac{m}{3}$,$\frac{3t}{5} = 1-m$,$\frac{2t}{5} = \frac{2m}{3}$.
From $\frac{2t}{5} = \frac{2m}{3}$,we get $3t = 5m$,so $m = \frac{3t}{5}$.
Substituting into $1-t = \frac{m}{3}$,we get $1-t = \frac{3t}{15} = \frac{t}{5}$,so $1 = \frac{6t}{5}$,which gives $t = \frac{5}{6}$.
Then $m = \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $t = \frac{5}{6}$ into the expression for $\vec{p}$:
$\vec{p} = (1-\frac{5}{6})\vec{a} + \frac{3}{5}(\frac{5}{6})\vec{b} + \frac{2}{5}(\frac{5}{6})\vec{c} = \frac{1}{6}\vec{a} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{b} + \frac{1}{3}\vec{c}$.
Now,$\overrightarrow{AP} = \vec{p} - \vec{a} = \frac{1}{6}\vec{a} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{b} + \frac{1}{3}\vec{c} - \vec{a} = \frac{1}{2}\vec{b} + \frac{1}{3}\vec{c} - \frac{5}{6}\vec{a}$.
Since $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}$ is not the correct approach here,we use $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}$ is not needed,rather $\overrightarrow{AP} = \frac{1}{2}(\vec{b}-\vec{a}) + \frac{1}{3}(\vec{c}-\vec{a}) = \frac{1}{2}\overrightarrow{AB} + \frac{1}{3}\overrightarrow{AC}$.
Thus,$x_1 = \frac{1}{2}$ and $y_1 = \frac{1}{3}$.
Therefore,$x_1 + y_1 = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{6}$.
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439
DifficultMCQ
If $P$ and $Q$ are two points on the curve $y = 2^{x+2}$ in the rectangular Cartesian coordinate system such that $\overline{OP} \cdot \hat{i} = -1$ and $\overline{OQ} \cdot \hat{i} = 2$,then $\overline{OQ} - 4\overline{OP} = $
A
$3\hat{i} + 8\hat{j}$
B
$4\hat{i} + 6\hat{j}$
C
$6\hat{i} + 8\hat{j}$
D
$4\hat{i} + 3\hat{j}$

Solution

(C) Given that $P$ and $Q$ lie on the curve $y = 2^{x+2}$.
For point $P$,$\overline{OP} \cdot \hat{i} = -1$,which implies the $x$-coordinate of $P$ is $x_P = -1$.
Substituting $x_P = -1$ into the curve equation: $y_P = 2^{-1+2} = 2^1 = 2$.
Thus,$P = (-1, 2)$ and $\overline{OP} = -\hat{i} + 2\hat{j}$.
For point $Q$,$\overline{OQ} \cdot \hat{i} = 2$,which implies the $x$-coordinate of $Q$ is $x_Q = 2$.
Substituting $x_Q = 2$ into the curve equation: $y_Q = 2^{2+2} = 2^4 = 16$.
Thus,$Q = (2, 16)$ and $\overline{OQ} = 2\hat{i} + 16\hat{j}$.
Now,calculate $\overline{OQ} - 4\overline{OP}$:
$\overline{OQ} - 4\overline{OP} = (2\hat{i} + 16\hat{j}) - 4(-\hat{i} + 2\hat{j})$
$= 2\hat{i} + 16\hat{j} + 4\hat{i} - 8\hat{j}$
$= (2+4)\hat{i} + (16-8)\hat{j}$
$= 6\hat{i} + 8\hat{j}$.
440
EasyMCQ
$a, b, c$ are non-coplanar vectors. If $a+3 b+4 c=x(a-2 b+3 c)+y(a+5 b-2 c)+z(6 a+14 b+4 c)$,then $x+y+z=$
A
$-5$
B
$-4$
C
$4$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Given the equation: $a+3 b+4 c=x(a-2 b+3 c)+y(a+5 b-2 c)+z(6 a+14 b+4 c)$.
Expanding the right side,we get: $a+3 b+4 c=a(x+y+6 z)+b(-2 x+5 y+14 z)+c(3 x-2 y+4 z)$.
Since $a, b, c$ are non-coplanar vectors,their coefficients must be equal on both sides.
Comparing the coefficients,we obtain the system of linear equations:
$x+y+6 z=1$ ...$(i)$
$-2 x+5 y+14 z=3$ ...(ii)
$3 x-2 y+4 z=4$ ...(iii)
Solving these equations:
From $(i)$,$x = 1 - y - 6z$.
Substituting into (ii): $-2(1-y-6z) + 5y + 14z = 3 \implies -2 + 2y + 12z + 5y + 14z = 3 \implies 7y + 26z = 5$ ...(iv).
Substituting into (iii): $3(1-y-6z) - 2y + 4z = 4 \implies 3 - 3y - 18z - 2y + 4z = 4 \implies -5y - 14z = 1$ ...$(v)$.
Solving (iv) and $(v)$: Multiply (iv) by $5$ and $(v)$ by $7$: $35y + 130z = 25$ and $-35y - 98z = 7$.
Adding them: $32z = 32 \implies z = 1$.
Substituting $z=1$ into $(v)$: $-5y - 14(1) = 1 \implies -5y = 15 \implies y = -3$.
Substituting $y=-3, z=1$ into $(i)$: $x - 3 + 6(1) = 1 \implies x + 3 = 1 \implies x = -2$.
Thus,$x+y+z = -2 - 3 + 1 = -4$.
441
EasyMCQ
If $\vec{a}=(p, -2, 5)$ and $\vec{b}=(1, q, -3)$ are collinear vectors,then:
A
$p=\frac{5}{3}, q=\frac{6}{5}$
B
$p=\frac{-5}{3}, q=\frac{-6}{5}$
C
$p=\frac{5}{3}, q=\frac{-6}{5}$
D
$p=\frac{-5}{3}, q=\frac{6}{5}$

Solution

(D) Two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are collinear if $\vec{a} = \lambda \vec{b}$ for some scalar $\lambda$.
Given $\vec{a} = p\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 1\hat{i} + q\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
Equating components:
$p = \lambda(1) \implies p = \lambda$
$-2 = \lambda(q) \implies -2 = \lambda q$
$5 = \lambda(-3) \implies \lambda = -\frac{5}{3}$
Substituting $\lambda = -\frac{5}{3}$ into the other equations:
$p = -\frac{5}{3}$
$-2 = (-\frac{5}{3})q \implies q = -2 \times (-\frac{3}{5}) = \frac{6}{5}$
Thus,$p = -\frac{5}{3}$ and $q = \frac{6}{5}$.
442
EasyMCQ
The vectors $a = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}$ and $b$ are collinear and $|b| = 21$,then $b =$
A
$\pm(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$
B
$\pm(6\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 18\hat{k})$
C
$\frac{21}{\sqrt{3}}(\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k})$
D
$\pm 21(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k})$

Solution

(B) Given that vectors $a$ and $b$ are collinear,we can write $b = \lambda a$ for some scalar $\lambda$.
Taking the magnitude on both sides,we have $|b| = |\lambda| |a|$.
First,calculate the magnitude of vector $a$:
$|a| = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 36} = \sqrt{49} = 7$.
Given $|b| = 21$,substitute the values into the equation:
$21 = |\lambda| \times 7$.
$|\lambda| = \frac{21}{7} = 3$.
Thus,$\lambda = \pm 3$.
Substituting $\lambda$ back into the expression for $b$:
$b = \pm 3(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) = \pm(6\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 18\hat{k})$.
443
EasyMCQ
Let $a = \hat{i} + x \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,$b = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $|a + b| = |a| + |b|$,then
A
$x = 1$
B
$x = -1$
C
$x = 0$
D
No such real $x$ exists

Solution

(A) The condition $|a + b| = |a| + |b|$ holds if and only if vectors $a$ and $b$ are in the same direction,meaning they are collinear and have the same sense.
This implies that $a = k b$ for some scalar $k > 0$.
Given $a = \hat{i} + x \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $b = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,we compare the components:
$\frac{1}{1} = \frac{x}{1} = \frac{1}{1}$.
From this,we get $x = 1$.
Since $k = 1 > 0$,the condition is satisfied for $x = 1$.
444
EasyMCQ
If $a = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$,$b = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,$c = 8 \hat{i} + 13 \hat{j} + 9 \hat{k}$ and $x a + y b + z c = 0$,then $\frac{x y}{z^2} =$
A
$-1$
B
$-6$
C
$6$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $x a + y b + z c = 0$,we substitute the vectors:
$x(\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}) + y(2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + z(8 \hat{i} + 13 \hat{j} + 9 \hat{k}) = 0$
Equating the coefficients of $\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \hat{k}$ to zero,we get:
$x + 2y + 8z = 0$ $(i)$
$2x + 3y + 13z = 0$ $(ii)$
$3x + y + 9z = 0$ $(iii)$
From $(i) \times 2 - (ii)$,we get: $(2x + 4y + 16z) - (2x + 3y + 13z) = 0 \Rightarrow y + 3z = 0 \Rightarrow y = -3z$.
Substituting $y = -3z$ into $(i)$:
$x + 2(-3z) + 8z = 0 \Rightarrow x - 6z + 8z = 0 \Rightarrow x + 2z = 0 \Rightarrow x = -2z$.
Now,calculate the value of $\frac{xy}{z^2}$:
$\frac{xy}{z^2} = \frac{(-2z)(-3z)}{z^2} = \frac{6z^2}{z^2} = 6$.
445
EasyMCQ
If $a$ and $b$ are two non-collinear vectors and the vector $a+b$ bisects the angle between $a$ and $b$,then
A
$|a|=|b|$
B
angle between $a, b$ is $0^{\circ}$ (or) $\pi$
C
$a, b$ always form adjacent sides of a square.
D
$a, b$ always form adjacent sides of a rectangle.

Solution

(A) Let the vectors $a$ and $b$ be represented by sides $\vec{OA}$ and $\vec{OD}$ of a parallelogram $OADC$. The diagonal $\vec{OC} = a+b$ bisects the angle between $a$ and $b$. Let the angle between $a$ and $b$ be $2\theta$. Then the angle between $a$ and $a+b$ is $\theta$.
In the parallelogram $OADC$,we have $OA = |a|$ and $OD = AC = |b|$.
Consider the triangle $\triangle ABC$ formed by dropping a perpendicular from $C$ to the line $OA$ extended to $B$.
In $\triangle ABC$,$AB = |b| \cos 2\theta$ and $BC = |b| \sin 2\theta$.
In the right-angled triangle $\triangle OBC$,$\tan \theta = \frac{BC}{OB} = \frac{|b| \sin 2\theta}{|a| + |b| \cos 2\theta}$.
Using the double angle formulas $\sin 2\theta = \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta}$ and $\cos 2\theta = \frac{1 - \tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta}$,we get:
$\tan \theta = \frac{|b| \left( \frac{2 \tan \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta} \right)}{|a| + |b| \left( \frac{1 - \tan^2 \theta}{1 + \tan^2 \theta} \right)}$
$\tan \theta = \frac{2|b| \tan \theta}{|a|(1 + \tan^2 \theta) + |b|(1 - \tan^2 \theta)}$
Since $a$ and $b$ are non-collinear,$\theta \neq 0$,so $\tan \theta \neq 0$. Dividing by $\tan \theta$:
$1 = \frac{2|b|}{|a| + |a| \tan^2 \theta + |b| - |b| \tan^2 \theta}$
$|a| + |a| \tan^2 \theta + |b| - |b| \tan^2 \theta = 2|b|$
$|a|(1 + \tan^2 \theta) - |b|(1 + \tan^2 \theta) = 0$
$(|a| - |b|)(1 + \tan^2 \theta) = 0$
Since $1 + \tan^2 \theta = \sec^2 \theta \neq 0$,we must have $|a| - |b| = 0$,which implies $|a| = |b|$.
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MediumMCQ
$OABCD$ is a pentagon in which the sides $OA$ and $CB$ are parallel and the sides $OD$ and $AB$ are parallel. Also,it is given that $\frac{OA}{CB}=2$,$\frac{OD}{AB}=\frac{1}{3}$. If $\vec{OA}=\vec{a}, \vec{OD}=\vec{d}$,then $\vec{AD}+\vec{OC}+\vec{DC}=$
A
$\vec{d}-\vec{a}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}\vec{a}+3\vec{d}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}\vec{a}+2\vec{d}$
D
$6\vec{d}$

Solution

(D) Given,$\vec{OA}=\vec{a}, \vec{OD}=\vec{d}$.
Since $OA \parallel CB$ and $\frac{OA}{CB}=2$,we have $\vec{CB} = \frac{1}{2}\vec{OA} = \frac{1}{2}\vec{a}$.
Since $OD \parallel AB$ and $\frac{OD}{AB}=\frac{1}{3}$,we have $\vec{AB} = 3\vec{OD} = 3\vec{d}$.
Now,we express the required sum in terms of vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{d}$:
$\vec{AD} = \vec{OD} - \vec{OA} = \vec{d} - \vec{a}$.
$\vec{OC} = \vec{OD} + \vec{DC}$.
From the pentagon geometry,$\vec{OC} = \vec{OA} + \vec{AB} + \vec{BC} = \vec{a} + 3\vec{d} - \frac{1}{2}\vec{a} = \frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + 3\vec{d}$.
Also,$\vec{DC} = \vec{OC} - \vec{OD} = (\frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + 3\vec{d}) - \vec{d} = \frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + 2\vec{d}$.
Summing these: $\vec{AD} + \vec{OC} + \vec{DC} = (\vec{d} - \vec{a}) + (\frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + 3\vec{d}) + (\frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + 2\vec{d})$.
$= (-\vec{a} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{a} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{a}) + (\vec{d} + 3\vec{d} + 2\vec{d}) = 0\vec{a} + 6\vec{d} = 6\vec{d}$.
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MediumMCQ
If $D, E$ and $F$ are respectively mid-points of $AB, AC$ and $BC$ in $\triangle ABC$,then $\overrightarrow{BE} + \overrightarrow{AF}$ is equal to
A
$\overrightarrow{DC}$
B
$\frac{3}{2} \overrightarrow{BF}$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{BF}$
D
$\frac{1}{2} \overrightarrow{DC}$

Solution

(A) Given that $D, E$,and $F$ are the mid-points of $AB, AC$,and $BC$ respectively in $\triangle ABC$.
Let the position vectors of vertices $A, B$,and $C$ be $\vec{a}, \vec{b}$,and $\vec{c}$ respectively.
Then,the position vectors of the mid-points are:
$\overrightarrow{D} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{2}$
$\overrightarrow{E} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{c}}{2}$
$\overrightarrow{F} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2}$
Now,we calculate the vectors $\overrightarrow{BE}$ and $\overrightarrow{AF}$:
$\overrightarrow{BE} = \overrightarrow{E} - \overrightarrow{B} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{c}}{2} - \vec{b} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{b}}{2}$
$\overrightarrow{AF} = \overrightarrow{F} - \overrightarrow{A} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c}}{2} - \vec{a} = \frac{\vec{b} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{a}}{2}$
Adding these two vectors:
$\overrightarrow{BE} + \overrightarrow{AF} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{b} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} - 2\vec{a}}{2}$
$= \frac{2\vec{c} - \vec{a} - \vec{b}}{2} = \vec{c} - \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{2}$
Since $\overrightarrow{DC} = \overrightarrow{C} - \overrightarrow{D} = \vec{c} - \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{2}$,we have:
$\overrightarrow{BE} + \overrightarrow{AF} = \overrightarrow{DC}$
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EasyMCQ
Which of the following vectors is equally inclined with the coordinate axes?
A
$\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
B
$2 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$
C
$3 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$
D
$4 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$

Solution

(D) vector $\vec{r} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j} + c\hat{k}$ is equally inclined to the coordinate axes if its direction cosines are equal,i.e.,$\cos \alpha = \cos \beta = \cos \gamma$.
This implies that the direction ratios must be equal in magnitude,i.e.,$|a| = |b| = |c|$.
Checking the options:
For option $D$,$\vec{v} = 4\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The direction ratios are $a=4, b=4, c=4$.
The magnitude is $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{4^2 + 4^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{48} = 4\sqrt{3}$.
The direction cosines are $\left(\frac{4}{4\sqrt{3}}, \frac{4}{4\sqrt{3}}, \frac{4}{4\sqrt{3}}\right) = \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$.
Since all direction cosines are equal,the vector $4\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$ is equally inclined with the coordinate axes.

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