Q39 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let a→=i^+j^+2k^, b→=b1i^+b2j^+2k^ and  c→=5i^+j^+2k^ be three vectors such that the projection vector of b→ on a→ is a→ . If a→+b→ is perpendicular to c→ , then b→ is equal to:

  • A
    22
  • B
    32
  • Correct answer
    C
    6
  • D
    4

Solution

Since a→+b→ is perpendicular to c→, hence

a→+b→·c→=0

⇒a→·c→+b→·c→=0

⇒5+1+2+5b1+b2 +2=0

⇒5b1+b2=-10       ...1 

Given,

b→·a→a→=a→

∵p→=ri^+sj^+tk^⇒p→=r2+s2+t2

⇒b1+b2+2=4

⇒b1+b2=2   ...2 

Solving 1 and 2, b1=-3, b2=5

∴b→=9+25+2=6

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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