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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 30. Vector Algebra

Let a and b be two unit vectors such that a.b=0. For some x,yR, let c=xa+yb+a×b. If c=2 and the vector c is inclined at the same angle α to both a and b , then the value of 8 cos 2 α is

  1. A 3
  2. B 6
  3. C 9
  4. D 12
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(A) 3

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c=xa+yb+a×b
c.a=x and x=2cosα
c.b=y and y=2cosα
Also, a×b=1
  c=2cos α a+b+a ×b
c2=4cos2αa+b2+a×b2+4cosαa+b.a×b
4=8cos2α+1
8cos2α=3
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