KVPY2015MathematicsVector Algebra
Let a =6 i -3 j -6 k and d = i + j + k . Suppose that a = b + c where b is parallel to d and c is perpendicular to d . Then c is
Options
- A5 i -4 j - k
- B7 i -2 j -5 k
- C4 i -5 j + k
- D3 i +6 j -9 k
Correct answer
B. 7 i -2 j -5 k
Step-by-step solution
a =6 i -3 j -6 k d = i + j + k a = b + c b = d & c d =0 b = i + j + k From (1)6 i -3 j -6 k = i + j + k + c c =(6- ) i -(3+ ) j -(6+ ) k c d =0 =-1 c =7 i -2 j -5 k