AP EAMCET2012MathematicsVector Algebra
Let a , b and c be three non-coplanar vectors and let p , q and r be the vectors defined by p = b c [ a b c ] , q = c a [ a b c ] , r = a b [ a b c ] . Then, ( a + b ) p +( b + c ) q +( c + a ) r is equal to
Options
- A0
- B1
- C2
- D3
Correct answer
D. 3
Step-by-step solution
aligned & =1+0=1 & Similarly, ( b + c ) q =1 & and ( c + a ) r =1 & aligned gathered ( a + b ) p +( b + c ) q +( c + a ) r =1+1+1=3 gathered