MHT CET · Maths · Vector Algebra
If \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=\overrightarrow{\mathbf{0}},|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}|=3,|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}|=5,|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|=7\), then the angle between \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}\) is
- A \(\pi / 6\)
- B \(2 \pi / 3\)
- C \(5 \pi / 3\)
- D \(\pi / 3\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(\pi / 3\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Given, \(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=\overrightarrow{\mathbf{0}}\)
\(\therefore \overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=-(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}) \)
\( \Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}} \overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}) \cdot(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}})\)
\(\Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}|^{2}+|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}|^{2}+2 \overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}} \)
\( \Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}|^{2}+|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}|^{2}+2|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}||\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}| \cos \theta \)
\( \Rightarrow 49=9+25+2 \times 3 \times 5 \cos \theta \)
\( \Rightarrow 15=30 \cos \theta \Rightarrow \cos \theta=\frac{1}{2} \)
\( \Rightarrow \theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\)
\(\therefore \overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=-(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}) \)
\( \Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}} \overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}=(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}) \cdot(\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}+\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}})\)
\(\Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}|^{2}+|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}|^{2}+2 \overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}} \cdot \overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}} \)
\( \Rightarrow |\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}|^{2}=|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}|^{2}+|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}|^{2}+2|\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}}||\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}}| \cos \theta \)
\( \Rightarrow 49=9+25+2 \times 3 \times 5 \cos \theta \)
\( \Rightarrow 15=30 \cos \theta \Rightarrow \cos \theta=\frac{1}{2} \)
\( \Rightarrow \theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\)
See the Complete Solution
Get step-by-step explanations for this and 2.5 Lakh+ more JEE, NEET & CET questions.
- Unlock all solutions
- Practice the full chapter
- Track accuracy across PYQs
4.8 rated on Google Play · 14,000+ reviews
More questions from Maths
- \(2 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)+\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)=\)MHT CET 2022 Easy
- \(\overline{\mathrm{u}}, \overline{\mathrm{v}}, \overline{\mathrm{w}}\) are three vectors such that \(|\overline{\mathrm{u}}|=1\), \(|\vec{v}|=2,|\bar{w}|=3\). If the projection of \(\bar{v}\) along \(\bar{u}\) is equal to projection of \(\overline{\mathrm{w}}\) along \(\overline{\mathrm{u}}\) and \(\overline{\mathrm{v}}, \overline{\mathrm{w}}\) are perpendicular to each other, then \(|\overline{\mathrm{u}}-\overline{\mathrm{v}}+\overline{\mathrm{w}}|=\)MHT CET 2023 Medium
- Angle between the parabola \(y^2=4(x-1)\) and \(x^2+4(y-3)=0\) at the common end of their latus rectum isMHT CET 2025 Hard
- The parametric equations of the curve \(x^2+y^2+a x+b y=0\) areMHT CET 2023 Hard
- There are 3 sections in a question paper and each section contains 5 questions. A candidate has to answer a total of 5 questions, choosing at least one question from each section. Then the number of ways, in which the candidate can choose the questions, isMHT CET 2024 Medium
- If \(x^{2} y^{5}=(x+y)^{7}\), then \(\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}\) is equal toMHT CET 2010 Hard
More PYQs from MHT CET
- Temporal lobe of cerebrum is concerned with the detection of following sensations EXCEPTMHT CET 2016 Easy
- Which from following complexes contains only anionic ligands?MHT CET 2023 Medium
- A solution of non volatile solute has boiling point elevation 0.5 K . Calculate molality of solution \(\left[\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{b}}=2.40 \mathrm{~K} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\right]\).MHT CET 2024 Easy
- Let \(\overline{\mathrm{a}}, \overline{\mathrm{b}}\), and \(\overline{\mathrm{c}}\) be three non-zero vectors such that no two of these are collinear. If the vector \(\overline{\mathrm{a}}+2 \overline{\mathrm{~b}}\) is collinear with \(\overline{\mathrm{c}}\) and \(\overline{\mathrm{b}}+3 \overline{\mathrm{c}}\) is collinear with \(\overline{\mathrm{a}}\), then \(\overline{\mathrm{a}}+2 \overline{\mathrm{~b}}+6 \overline{\mathrm{c}}\) equalsMHT CET 2024 Easy
- Which of the following molecules has no lone pair of electrons on central atom?MHT CET 2023 Easy
- Which element among the following does form multiple bonds?MHT CET 2017 Medium