Q32 / 90 · JEE Main 2018 (08 Apr) · Mathematics

Let u→ be a vector coplanar with the vectors a→=2i^+3j^-k^ and b→= j^+k^ . If u→ is perpendicular to a→ and u→⋅b→=24, then u→2 is equal to:

  • A
    84
  • Correct answer
    B
    336
  • C
    315
  • D
    256

Solution

As  u → =λ[ a → ×( a → × b → ) ]

u → =λ[ [ a → . b → ] a → −| a → | 2 b → ]

u → =λ[ 2 a → −14 b → ]

u → . b → =2λ[ a → .  b → −7| b → | 2 ]

=2λ[ 2−14 ]

24=−24λ

λ=−1

u → =14 b → −2 a →

u→=-4i^+8j^+16k^

| u → | 2 = 4 2 + 8 2 + 16 2

=336

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

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