Vector Algebra Question 183

Question: In a regular hexagon ABCDEF, $ \overrightarrow{AE}= $

[MNR 1984]

Options:

A) $ 2\mathbf{a}-3\mathbf{b} $

B) $ \overrightarrow{AC}+\overrightarrow{AF}-,\overrightarrow{AB} $

C) $ \overrightarrow{AC}+\overrightarrow{AB}-\overrightarrow{AF} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Obviously, $ \overrightarrow{AE}=\overrightarrow{AC}+\overrightarrow{CD}+\overrightarrow{DE} $ $ =\overrightarrow{AC}+\overrightarrow{AF}-\overrightarrow{AB} $ , $ { ,\because \overrightarrow{CD}=\overrightarrow{AF},and,\overrightarrow{DE}=-\overrightarrow{AB} } $ .