JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
If = and be two given vectors and are non-collinear. The value of for which vectors and are collinear, is -
- A4
- B3
- C3
- D4
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Correct answer: D
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We are given and
Also, and are non-collinear, so they are linearly independent.
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For and to be collinear, one must be a scalar multiple of the other. So there exists some scalar such that
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Substitute the expressions:
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Compare coefficients of and .
Since and are independent,
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Put into the first equation:
Solve:
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Hence the required value is
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Checking options:
- A: ❌
- B: ❌
- C: ❌
- D: ✅
Therefore, the correct option is D.
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