JEE Main · 2021 · 20 Jul 2021 · Shift 2 · Vector Algebra

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In a triangle ABC , if and , then the projection of the vector on is equal to :
  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

In triangle the angle at lies between and , with , and the side opposite to equal to . The cosine rule gives

The projection of on equals , so it is .

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