JEE Main · 2007 · 29 Apr 2007 · Offline · Vector Algebra

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Let , and . If the vector lies in the plane of and , then equals
  1. (A)0
  2. (B)1
  3. (C)-4
  4. (D)-2✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The vector lies in the plane of and exactly when the three are coplanar, so their scalar triple product vanishes: . Expanding gives , that is . Hence .

JEE Main · 2007 · 29 Apr 2007 · Offline · Single correct option

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