MHT CET2012MathematicsVector Algebra
If three vectors 2 i - j - k , i +2 j -3 k and 3 i + j +5 k are coplanar, then the value of is
Options
- A-4
- B-2
- C-1
- D-8
Correct answer
D. -8
Step-by-step solution
Let a =2 i - j - k , b = i +2 j -3 k and c =3 i + j +5 k If these vectors are coplanar, then [ a b c ]=0 array l | array ccc 2 & -1 & -1 1 & 2 & -3 3 & & 5 array |=0 2(10+3 )+(5+9)-( -6)=0 20+6 +14- +6=0 5 +40=0 =-8 array