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2023 · 24 Jan · Shift 1 · Q65
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Vector Algebra question

2023 · 24 Jan · Shift 1 · Q65

JEE MainPhysicsVector AlgebraNumerical+4 / −1
Vectors ai^+bj^+k^a\widehat i + b\widehat j + \widehat kai+bj​+k and 2i^−3j^+4k^2\widehat i - 3\widehat j + 4\widehat k2i−3j​+4k are perpendicular to each other when 3a+2b=73a + 2b = 73a+2b=7, the ratio of aaa to bbb is x2{x \over 2}2x​. The value of xxx is ‾\underline{\hspace{2cm}}​.
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  1. Let the two vectors be A⃗=ai^+bj^+k^\vec{A}=a\hat{i}+b\hat{j}+\hat{k}A=ai^+bj^​+k^ and B⃗=2i^−3j^+4k^.\vec{B}=2\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+4\hat{k}.B=2i^−3j^​+4k^.

  2. Since the vectors are perpendicular, their dot product must be zero: A⃗⋅B⃗=0.\vec{A}\cdot\vec{B}=0.A⋅B=0.

  3. Compute the dot product: A⃗⋅B⃗=a(2)+b(−3)+1(4)=0\vec{A}\cdot\vec{B}=a(2)+b(-3)+1(4)=0A⋅B=a(2)+b(−3)+1(4)=0 2a−3b+4=0.2a-3b+4=0.2a−3b+4=0.

  4. We are also given: 3a+2b=7.3a+2b=7.3a+2b=7.

  5. Solve the system of equations: 2a−3b=−4...(1)2a-3b=-4 \qquad ...(1)2a−3b=−4...(1) 3a+2b=7...(2)3a+2b=7 \qquad ...(2)3a+2b=7...(2)

  6. Eliminate variables. Multiply (1) by 222 and (2) by 333: 4a−6b=−84a-6b=-84a−6b=−8 9a+6b=219a+6b=219a+6b=21

    Adding, 13a=13⇒a=1.13a=13 \Rightarrow a=1.13a=13⇒a=1.

  7. Substitute into (2): 3(1)+2b=73(1)+2b=73(1)+2b=7 3+2b=73+2b=73+2b=7 2b=4⇒b=2.2b=4 \Rightarrow b=2.2b=4⇒b=2.

  8. Therefore, ab=12.\frac{a}{b}=\frac{1}{2}.ba​=21​. Given that this ratio is x2\frac{x}{2}2x​, we get x2=12⇒x=1.\frac{x}{2}=\frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow x=1.2x​=21​⇒x=1.

  9. Final answer: 1\boxed{1}1​

The derived answer matches the stored correct answer.

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