Vector Algebra Question 234

Question: The position vectors of A and B are $ \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+2\mathbf{k} $ and $ 3\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}. $ The position vector of the middle point of the line AB is

[MP PET 1988]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} $

B) $ 2\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\frac{5}{2}\mathbf{k} $

C) $ \frac{3}{2}\mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{j}+\frac{3}{2}\mathbf{k} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ \frac{\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}}{2}=2\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+\frac{5}{2}\mathbf{k}. $