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MHT CET · Maths · Vector Algebra

If â is a unit vector such that \((\bar{x}-\hat{a}) \cdot(\bar{x}+\hat{a})=8\), then \(|\bar{x}|=\)

  1. A \(\pm 3\)
  2. B \(2 \sqrt{2}\)
  3. C 3
  4. D \(\pm \sqrt{7}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) 3

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We have \((\overline{\mathrm{x}}-\hat{\mathrm{a}}) \cdot(\overline{\mathrm{x}}+\hat{\mathrm{a}})=8\)
\(
\therefore|\overline{\mathrm{x}}|^2-|\hat{\mathrm{a}}|^2=8 \Rightarrow|\overline{\mathrm{x}}|^2=8+1=9 \Rightarrow|\overline{\mathrm{x}}|=3
\)