Q28 / 53 · NEST (NISER) 2013 · Mathematics

Let $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ be three non-coplanar vectors in the three dimensional $x y z$-space. Which of the following vector(s) lies (lie) in the plane containing $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ ?
(i) $(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}) \times \vec{a}$
(ii) $(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}) \times \vec{b}$;
(iii) $(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}) \times \vec{c}$.

  • A
    (i) only
  • B
    (i) and (ii) only
  • C
    (iii) only
  • Correct answer
    D
    (i), (ii) and (iii)

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

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