KCET2024MathematicsVector Algebra
The vectors A B =3 i +4 k and A C =5 i -2 j +4 k are the sides of a A B C , The length of the median through A is
Options
- A18
- B72
- C33
- D288
Correct answer
C. 33
Step-by-step solution
Let A = origin A B = Position vector of B A C = Position vector of C Position vector of mid-point of B and C = P = A B + A C 2 = ( 3+5 2 ) i + ( 0-2 2 ) j + ( 4+4 2 ) k =4 i - j +4 k Median = A P =4 i - j +4 k Hence, length of median =| A P |= 16+1+16 = 33