COMEDK2020MathematicsThree Dimensional Geometry
If a =2 i +3 j - k , b = i +2 j -5 k , c =3 i +5 j - k , then a vector perpendicular to a and in the plane containing b and c is
Options
- A17 i +21 j -123 I
- B-17 i +21 j -97 k
- C-17 i -21 j -97 k
- D-17 i -21 j +97 k
Correct answer
C. -17 i -21 j -97 k
Step-by-step solution
We know that, any vector perpendicular to a and in the plane containing b and c is a ( b c ) . Now, b c = | array ccc i & j & k 1 & 2 & -5 3 & 5 & -1 array |=23 i-14 j - k Again, a (b c)= | array ccc i & j & k 2 & 3 & -1 23 & -14 & -1 array | =-17 i -21 j -97 k which is reguired vector.