Vector Algebra Question 89

Question: If $ \mathbf{a}=2\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k} $ and $ |x,\mathbf{a}|=1, $ then x =

Options:

A) $ \pm \frac{1}{3} $

B) $ \pm \frac{1}{4} $

C) $ \pm \frac{1}{5} $

D) $ \pm \frac{1}{6} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • $ |x\mathbf{a}|=|x||\mathbf{a}|\Rightarrow |x|\sqrt{4+4+1}=1 $
    $ \Rightarrow x=\pm \frac{1}{3}. $