JEE Main · 2005 · 08 May 2005 · Offline · Vector Algebra

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If are non-coplanar vectors and is a real number then
for
  1. (A)exactly one value of
  2. (B)no value of ✓ Correct
  3. (C)exactly three values of
  4. (D)exactly two values of

Answer: (B)

Solution

Using the linearity of the scalar triple product, the left side is , since . The right side is . Equating, ; as the vectors are non-coplanar, , so , which has no real solution.

JEE Main · 2005 · 08 May 2005 · Offline · Single correct option

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