Guest · filters and generic practice availableBrowsing as a guest · PYQ filters and generic practice are available. Sign in only for personalised features and saved progress.
Vector Algebra question
2024 · 4 Apr · Shift 1 · Q38
JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
Let a unit vector which makes an angle of 60∘ with 2i^+2j^−k^ and an angle of 45∘ with i^−k^ be C. Then C+(−21i^+321j^−32k^) is:
A
−32i^+32j^+(21+322)k^
B
(31+21)i^+(31−321)j^+(31+32)k^
C
32i^−21k^
D
32i^+321j^−21k^
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: NONE OF THE OPTIONS. CORRECT EXPRESSION: $$\LEFT(\FRAC12-\FRAC{\SQRT2}{3}\RIGHT)\HAT I+\FRAC{\SQRT2}{3}\HAT J-\FRAC{2\SQRT2}{3}\HAT K$$
Let
C=xi^+yj^+zk^
and since it is a unit vector,
x2+y2+z2=1.
It makes an angle 60∘ with 2i^+2j^−k^.
Let
a=2i^+2j^−k^.
Then
∣a∣=4+4+1=3.
Using dot product,
C⋅a=∣C∣∣a∣cos60∘=1⋅3⋅21=23.
So,
2x+2y−z=23.(1)