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Vector Algebra question
2022 · 25 Jul · Shift 1 · Q34
JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
Let ABC be a triangle such that BC=a,CA=b,AB=c,∣a∣=62,∣b∣=23 and b⋅c=12. Consider the statements : (S1):∣(a×b)+(c×b)∣−∣c∣=6(22−1)(S2):∠ACB=cos−1(32) Then
A
both (S1) and (S2) are true
B
only (S1) is true
C
only (S2) is true
D
both (S1) and (S2) are false
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Correct answer: C
Use the triangle vector relation
For triangle ABC,
AB+BC+CA=0
so
c+a+b=0⇒c=−(a+b).
Given data
∣a∣=62,∣b∣=23,b⋅c=12.
Since c=−(a+b),
b⋅c=b⋅[−(a+b)]=−(a⋅b)−∣b∣2.
Therefore,
12=−(a⋅b)−(23)2=−(a⋅b)−12
which gives
a⋅b=−24.
Find the angle between a and b
a⋅b=∣a∣∣b∣cosθ−24=(62)(23)cosθ=126cosθ
so
cosθ=−12624=−62=−32.