A force F=i-5i^-7j^+3k^ acting on a particle causes a displacement s=3i^+2j^+ak in its own direction. If the work done is 14 J, then the value of ‘a’ is

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A force $(F) = i - 5 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$ acting on a particle causes a displacement $(s) = 3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + a k$ in its own direction. If the work done is 14 J, then the value of ‘a’ is

A 0
B 5
C 15
D 1

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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) 5

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Given,

F = - 5 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k},

s = 3 i - 2 \hat{j} + a \hat{k}

And

W = F . s

…. (i)
Substituting above values in Eq. (i), we get

14 = (- 5 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}) . (3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + a \hat{k})

\Rightarrow 14 = - 15 + 14 + 3 a

\Rightarrow a = \frac{15}{3} = 5

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

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