Vector Algebra Question 21

Question: The projection of vector $ 2\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-2\mathbf{k} $ on the vector $ \mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k} $ will be

[RPET 1984, 90, 97, 99; Karnataka CET 2004]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{\sqrt{14}} $

B) $ \frac{2}{\sqrt{14}} $

C) $ \frac{3}{\sqrt{14}} $

D) $ \sqrt{14} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ (2\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-2\mathbf{k}).\frac{(\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k})}{\sqrt{14}}=\frac{2}{\sqrt{14}}. $