MHT CET2008MathematicsVector Algebra
If the vectors i -3 j +2 k ,- i +2 j represents the diagonals of a parallelogram, then its area will be
Options
- A21
- B21 2
- C2 21
- D21 4
Correct answer
B. 21 2
Step-by-step solution
Let a = i -3 j +2 k , b =- i +2 j Now, a b = | array rrr i & j & k 1 & -3 & 2 -1 & 2 & 0 array |=-4 i -2 j - k Hence, required area = 1 2 | a b |= 1 2 16+4+1 = 21 2