JEE Advanced · 2017 · 21 May 2017 · Paper 2 · Vector Algebra

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Let be the origin, and be three unit vectors in the directions of the sides , respectively, of a triangle .
Let be the origin, and be three unit vectors in the directions of the sides , respectively, of a triangle .

  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

The vectors and are unit vectors in the directions of sides and respectively.

The angle between and is (exterior angle at ).

Therefore:


Since , we have , so:

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