Vector Algebra Question 169

Question: If $ \mathbf{a}=\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k},,\mathbf{b}=-\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} $ and $ \mathbf{c}=3\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}, $ then the unit vector along its resultant is

[Roorkee 1980]

Options:

A) $ 3\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k} $

B) $ \frac{3\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}}{50} $

C) $ \frac{3\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}}{5\sqrt{2}} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • $ \mathbf{R}=3\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}\Rightarrow \mathbf{\hat{R}}=\frac{3\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}}{5\sqrt{2}}. $