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## Chapter 23: Algebra of Vectors

Ex. 23.1Ex. 23.2Ex. 23.3Ex. 23.4Ex. 23.5Ex. 23.6Ex. 23.7Ex. 23.8Ex. 23.9Very Short AnswersMCQ

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.1 [Page 4]

Ex. 23.1 | Q 1 | Page 4

Represent the following graphically:
(i) a displacement of 40 km, 30° east of north
(ii) a displacement of 50 km south-east
(iii) a displacement of 70 km, 40° north of west.

Ex. 23.1 | Q 2 | Page 4

Classify the following measures as scalars and vectors:
(i) 15 kg
(ii) 20 kg weight
(iii) 45°
(iv) 10 meters south-east
(v) 50 m/sec2

Ex. 23.1 | Q 3 | Page 4

Classify the following as scalars and vector quantities:
(i) Time period
(ii) Distance
(iii) displacement
(iv) Force
(v) Work
(vi) Velocity
(vii) Acceleration

Ex. 23.1 | Q 4 | Page 4

In Figure ABCD is a regular hexagon, which vectors are:
(i) Collinear
(ii) Equal
(iii) Coinitial
(iv) Collinear but not equal.

Ex. 23.1 | Q 5.1 | Page 4

Answer the following as true or false:
$\vec{a}$ and $\vec{a}$  are collinear.

• True

• False

Ex. 23.1 | Q 5.2 | Page 4

Answer the following as true or false:
Two collinear vectors are always equal in magnitude.

• true

• False

Ex. 23.1 | Q 5.3 | Page 4

Answer the following as true or false:
Zero vector is unique.

• true

• false

Ex. 23.1 | Q 5.4 | Page 4

Answer the following as true or false:
Two vectors having same magnitude are collinear.

• true

• false

Ex. 23.1 | Q 5.5 | Page 4

Answer the following as true or false:
Two collinear vectors having the same magnitude are equal.

• true

• false

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.2 [Page 17]

Ex. 23.2 | Q 1 | Page 17

If P, Q and R are three collinear points such that $\overrightarrow{PQ} = \vec{a}$ and $\overrightarrow{QR} = \vec{b}$.  Find the vector $\overrightarrow{PR}$.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 2 | Page 17

Give a condition that three vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$ and $\vec{c}$  form the three sides of a triangle. What are the other possibilities?

Ex. 23.2 | Q 3 | Page 17

If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are two non-collinear vectors having the same initial point. What are the vectors represented by $\vec{a}$ + $\vec{b}$  and $\vec{a}$ − $\vec{b}$.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 4 | Page 17

If $\vec{a}$ is a vector and m is a scalar such that m $\vec{a}$ = $\vec{0}$, then what are the alternatives for m and $\vec{a}$ ?

Ex. 23.2 | Q 5.1 | Page 17

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ are two vectors, then write the truth value of the following statement:
$\vec{a} = - \vec{b} \Rightarrow \left| \vec{a} \right| = \left| \vec{b} \right|$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 5.2 | Page 17

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ are two vectors, then write the truth value of the following statement:
$|\vec{a}| = |\vec{b}| \Rightarrow \vec{a} = ± \vec{b}$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 5.3 | Page 17

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ are two vectors, then write the truth value of the following statement:
$\left| \vec{a} \right| = \left| \vec{b} \right| \Rightarrow \vec{a} = \vec{b}$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 6 | Page 17

ABCD is a quadrilateral. Find the sum the vectors $\overrightarrow{BA} , \overrightarrow{BC} , \overrightarrow{CD}$ and $\overrightarrow{DA}$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 7.1 | Page 17

ABCDE is a pentagon, prove that
$\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} + \overrightarrow{CD} + \overrightarrow{DE} + \overrightarrow{EA} = \overrightarrow{0}$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 7.2 | Page 17

ABCDE is a pentagon, prove that
$\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{AE} + \overrightarrow{BC} + \overrightarrow{DC} + \overrightarrow{ED} + \overrightarrow{AC} = 3\overrightarrow{AC}$

Ex. 23.2 | Q 8 | Page 17

Prove that the sum of all vectors drawn from the centre of a regular octagon to its vertices is the zero vector.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 9 | Page 17

If P is a point and ABCD is a quadrilateral and $\overrightarrow{AP} + \overrightarrow{PB} + \overrightarrow{PD} = \overrightarrow{PC}$, show that ABCD is a parallelogram.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 10 | Page 17

Five forces $\overrightarrow{AB,} \overrightarrow { AC,} \overrightarrow{ AD,}\overrightarrow{AE}$ and $\overrightarrow{AF}$ act at the vertex of a regular hexagon ABCDEF. Prove that the resultant is 6 $\overrightarrow{AO,}$ where O is the centre of hexagon.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.3, 23.2 [Pages 23 - 24]

Ex. 23.3 | Q 1 | Page 23

Find the position vector of a point R which divides the line joining the two points P and Q with position vectors $\vec{OP} = 2 \vec{a} + \vec{b}$ and $\vec{OQ} = \vec{a} - 2 \vec{b}$, respectively in the ratio 1 : 2 internally and externally.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 2 | Page 24

Let $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} \vec{c,} \vec{d}$ be the position vectors of the four distinct points ABCD. If $\vec{b} - \vec{a} = \vec{c} - \vec{d}$, then show that ABCD is a parallelogram.

Ex. 23.2 | Q 3 | Page 24

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ are the position vectors of A, B respectively, find the position vector of a point C in AB produced such that AC = 3 AB and that a point D in BA produced such that BD = 2BA.

Ex. 23.3 | Q 4 | Page 24

Show that the four points A, B, C, D with position vectors $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} \vec{c,} \vec{d}$ respectively such that $3 \vec{a} - 2 \vec{b} + 5 \vec{c} - 6 \vec{d} = 0,$ are coplanar. Also, find the position vector of the point of intersection of the line segments AC and BD.

Ex. 23.3 | Q 5 | Page 24

Show that the four points P, Q, R, S with position vectors $\vec{p}$, $\vec{q}$, $\vec{r}$, $\vec{s}$ respectively such that 5 $\vec{p}$ − 2 $\vec{q}$ + 6 $\vec{r}$ − 9 $\vec{s}$ $\vec{0}$, are coplanar. Also, find the position vector of the point of intersection of the line segments PR and QS.

Ex. 23.3 | Q 6 | Page 24

The vertices A, B, C of triangle ABC have respectively position vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$  with respect to a given origin O. Show that the point D where the bisector of ∠ A meets BC has position vector $\vec{d} = \frac{\beta \vec{b} + \gamma \vec{c}}{\beta + \gamma},\text{ where }\beta = \left| \vec{c} - \vec{a} \right| \text{ and, }\gamma = \left| \vec{a} - \vec{b} \right|$
Hence, deduce that the incentre I has position vector
$\frac{\alpha \vec{a} + \beta \vec{b} + \gamma \vec{c}}{\alpha + \beta + \gamma},\text{ where }\alpha = \left| \vec{b} - \vec{c} \right|$

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.4 [Pages 36 - 37]

Ex. 23.4 | Q 1 | Page 36

If O is a point in space, ABC is a triangle and D, E, F are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of the triangle, prove that $\vec{OA} + \vec{OB} + \vec{OC} = \vec{OD} + \vec{OE} + \vec{OF}$

Ex. 23.4 | Q 2 | Page 36

Show that the sum of three vectors determined by the medians of a triangle directed from the vertices is zero.

Ex. 23.4 | Q 3 | Page 37

ABCD is a parallelogram and P is the point of intersection of its diagonals. If O is the origin of reference, show that
$\vec{OA} + \vec{OB} + \vec{OC} + \vec{OD} = 4 \vec{OP}$

Ex. 23.4 | Q 4 | Page 37

Show that the line segments joining the mid-points of opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisects each other.

Ex. 23.4 | Q 5 | Page 37

ABCD are four points in a plane and Q is the point of intersection of the lines joining the mid-points of AB and CD; BC and AD. Show that$\vec{PA} + \vec{PB} + \vec{PC} + \vec{PD} = 4 \vec{PQ}$, where P is any point.

Ex. 23.4 | Q 6 | Page 37

Prove by vector method that the internal bisectors of the angles of a triangle are concurrent.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.4, 23.5 [Pages 42 - 43]

Ex. 23.4 | Q 1 | Page 42

If the position vector of a point (−4, −3) be $\vec{a,}$ find $\left| \vec{a} \right|$

Ex. 23.4 | Q 2 | Page 42

If the position vector $\vec{a}$ of a point (12, n) is such that $\left| \vec{a} \right|$ = 13, find the value (s) of n.

Ex. 23.4 | Q 3 | Page 42

Find a vector of magnitude 4 units which is parallel to the vector $\sqrt{3} \hat{i} + \hat{j}$

Ex. 23.4 | Q 4.1 | Page 42

Express $\vec{AB}$  in terms of unit vectors $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$, when the points are A (4, −1), B (1, 3)
Find $\left| \vec{A} B \right|$ in each case.

Ex. 23.4 | Q 4.2 | Page 42

Express $\vec{AB}$  in terms of unit vectors $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$, when the points are A (−6, 3), B (−2, −5)
Find $\left| \vec{A} B \right|$ in each case.

Ex. 23.5 | Q 5 | Page 42

Find the coordinates of the tip of the position vector which is equivalent to $\vec{A} B$, where the coordinates of A and B are (−1, 3) and (−2, 1) respectively.

Ex. 23.5 | Q 6 | Page 43

ABCD is a parallelogram. If the coordinates of A, B, C are (−2, −1), (3, 0) and (1, −2) respectively, find the coordinates of D.

Ex. 23.5 | Q 7 | Page 43

If the position vectors of the points A (3, 4), B (5, −6) and C (4, −1) are $\vec{a,}$ $\vec{b,}$ $\vec{c}$ respectively, compute $\vec{a} + 2 \vec{b} - 3 \vec{c}$.

Ex. 23.5 | Q 8 | Page 43

If $\vec{a}$ be the position vector whose tip is (5, −3), find the coordinates of a point B such that $\overrightarrow{AB} =$ $\vec{a}$, the coordinates of A being (4, −1).

Ex. 23.5 | Q 9 | Page 43

Show that the points 2 $\hat{i}, - \hat{i}-4$ $\hat{j}$ and $-\hat{i}+4\hat{j}$  form an isosceles triangle.

Ex. 23.5 | Q 10 | Page 43

Find a unit vector parallel to the vector $\hat{i} + \sqrt{3} \hat{j}$

Ex. 23.5 | Q 11 | Page 43

The position vectors of points A, B and C  are $\lambda \hat{i} +$ 3 $\hat{j}$,12$\hat{i} + \mu$ $\hat{j}$ and 11$\hat{i} -$ 3 $\hat{j}$ respectively. If C divides the line segment joining and B in the ratio 3:1, find the values of $\lambda$ and $\mu$

Ex. 23.5 | Q 12.1 | Page 43

Find the components along the coordinate axes of the position vector of the following point :

P(3, 2)

Ex. 23.5 | Q 12.2 | Page 43

Find the components along the coordinate axes of the position vector of the following point :

Q(–5, 1)

Ex. 23.5 | Q 12.3 | Page 43

Find the components along the coordinate axes of the position vector of the following point :

R(–11, –9)

Ex. 23.5 | Q 12.4 | Page 43

Find the components along the coordinate axes of the position vector of the following point :

S(4, –3)

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.6 [Pages 48 - 49]

Ex. 23.6 | Q 1 | Page 48

Find the magnitude of the vector $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 6 \hat{k} .$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 2 | Page 48

Find the unit vector in the direction of $3 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 12 \hat{k} .$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 3 | Page 48

Find a unit vector in the direction of the resultant of the vectors
$\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} , 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k} \text{ and }\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k} .$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 4 | Page 49

The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are represented by the vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}\text{ and }\vec{b} = - 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k} .$
Find unit vectors parallel to the diagonals of the parallelogram.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 5 | Page 49
$\text{If }\vec{a} = 3 \hat{i} - \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k} , \vec{b} = - 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}\text{ and }\vec{c} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k} ,\text{ find }\left| 3 \vec{a} - 2 \vec{b} + 4 \vec{c} \right| .$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 6 | Page 49

If $\overrightarrow{PQ} = 3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and the coordinates of P are (1, −1, 2), find the coordinates of Q.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 7 | Page 49

Prove that the points $\hat{i} - \hat{j} , 4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + \hat{k} \text{ and }2 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}$ are the vertices of a right-angled triangle.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 8 | Page 49

If the vertices of a triangle are the points with position vectors $a_1 \hat{i} + a_2 \hat{j} + a_3 \hat{k} , b_1 \hat{i} + b_2 \hat{j} + b_3 \hat{k} , c_1 \hat{i} + c_2 \hat{j} + c_3 \hat{k} ,$
what are the vectors determined by its sides? Find the length of these vectors.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 9 | Page 49

Find the vector from the origin O to the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (1, −1, 2), (2, 1, 3) and (−1, 2, −1).

Ex. 23.6 | Q 10.1 | Page 49

Find the position vector of a point R which divides the line segment joining points $P \left( \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k} \right) \text{ and Q }\left( - \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} \right)$ internally 2:1.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 10.2 | Page 49

Find the position vector of a point R which divides the line segment joining points:

$P \left( \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k}\right) \text { and } Q \left( - \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} \right)$ externally

Ex. 23.6 | Q 11 | Page 49

Find the position vector of the mid-point of the vector joining the points

$P \left( 2 \hat{i} - 3\hat{ j} + 4 \hat{k} \right)\text{ and } Q \left( 4 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k} \right) .$
Ex. 23.6 | Q 12 | Page 49

Find the unit vector in the direction of vector $\overrightarrow{PQ} ,$

where P and Q are the points (1, 2, 3) and (4, 5, 6).

Ex. 23.6 | Q 13 | Page 49

Show that the points $A \left( 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k} \right), B \left( \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k} \right), C \left( 3 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k} \right)$ are the vertices of a right angled triangle.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 14 | Page 49

Find the position vector of the mid-point of the vector joining the points P (2, 3, 4) and Q(4, 1, −2).

Ex. 23.6 | Q 15 | Page 49

Find the value of x for which $x \left( \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} \right)$ is a unit vector.

Ex. 23.6 | Q 16 | Page 49

If $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} , \vec{b} = 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} \text{ and }\vec{c} = \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k} ,$ find a unit vector parallel to $2 \vec{a} - \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c .}$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 17 | Page 49

If $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} , \vec{b} = 4 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} \text { and } \vec{c} = \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k} ,$ find a vector of magnitude 6 units which is parallel to the vector $2 \vec{a} - \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c .}$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 18 | Page 49

Find a vector of magnitude of 5 units parallel to the resultant of the vectors $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - \hat{k} \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} +\widehat{k} .$

Ex. 23.6 | Q 19 | Page 49

The two vectors $\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $3 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}$ represents the sides $\overrightarrow{AB}$ and $\overrightarrow{AC}$ respectively of a triangle ABC. Find the length of the median through A.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.7 [Pages 60 - 61]

Ex. 23.7 | Q 1 | Page 60

Show that the points A, B, C with position vectors $\vec{a} - 2 \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c} , 2 \vec{a} + 3 \vec{b} - 4 \vec{c}$ and $- 7 \vec{b} + 10 \vec{c}$ are collinear.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 2.1 | Page 60

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors, prove that the points having the following position vectors are collinear: $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} 3 \vec{a} - 2 \vec{b}$

Ex. 23.7 | Q 2.2 | Page 60

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors, prove that the points having the following position vectors are collinear: $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} , 4 \vec{a} + 3 \vec{b} , 10 \vec{a} + 7 \vec{b} - 2 \vec{c}$

Ex. 23.7 | Q 3 | Page 60

Prove that the points having position vectors $\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} , 3 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 7 \hat{k} , - 3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{k}$ are collinear.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 4 | Page 60

If the points with position vectors $10 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} , 12 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{j}\text{ and a }\hat{i} + 11 \hat{j}$ are collinear, find the value of a.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 5 | Page 61

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ are two non-collinear vectors prove that the points with position vectors $\vec{a} + \vec{b,} \vec{a} - \vec{b}\text{ and }\vec{a} + \lambda \vec{b}$ are collinear for all real values of λ.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 6 | Page 61

If $\overrightarrow{AO} + \overrightarrow{OB} = \overrightarrow{BO} + \overrightarrow{OC} ,$ prove that A, B, C are collinear points.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 7 | Page 61

Show that the vectors $2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}\text{ and }- 4 \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k}$ are collinear.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 8 | Page 61

If the points A(m, −1), B(2, 1) and C(4, 5) are collinear, find the value of m.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 9 | Page 61

Show that the points (3, 4), (−5, 16) and (5, 1) are collinear.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 10 | Page 61

If the vectors $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j}$ and $\vec{b} = - 6 \hat{i} + m \hat{j}$ are collinear, find the value of m.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 11 | Page 61

Show that the points A (1, −2, −8), B (5, 0, −2) and C (11, 3, 7) are collinear, and find the ratio in which B divides AC.

Ex. 23.7 | Q 12 | Page 61

Using vectors show that the points A (−2, 3, 5), B (7, 0, −1) C (−3, −2, −5) and D (3, 4, 7) are such that AB and CD intersect at the point P (1, 2, 3).

Ex. 23.7 | Q 13 | Page 61

Using vectors, find the value of λ such that the points (λ, −10, 3), (1, −1, 3) and (3, 5, 3) are collinear.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.8 [Pages 65 - 66]

Ex. 23.8 | Q 1.1 | Page 65

Show that the points whose position vectors are as given below are collinear:
$2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k} , 3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k} \text{ and }\hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 1.2 | Page 65

Show that the points whose position vectors are as given below are collinear: $3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}, \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}\text{ and }- \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 2.1 | Page 65

Using vector method, prove that the following points are collinear:
A (6, −7, −1), B (2, −3, 1) and C (4, −5, 0)

Ex. 23.8 | Q 2.2 | Page 65

Using vector method, prove that the following points are collinear:
A (2, −1, 3), B (4, 3, 1) and C (3, 1, 2)

Ex. 23.8 | Q 2.3 | Page 65

Using vector method, prove that the following points are collinear:
A (1, 2, 7), B (2, 6, 3) and C (3, 10, −1)

Ex. 23.8 | Q 2.4 | Page 65

Using vector method, prove that the following points are collinear:
A (−3, −2, −5), B (1, 2, 3) and C (3, 4, 7)

Ex. 23.8 | Q 3 | Page 65

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ are non-zero, non-coplanar vectors, prove that the following vectors are coplanar:
(1) $5 \vec{a} + 6 \vec{b} + 7 \vec{c,} 7 \vec{a} - 8 \vec{b} + 9 \vec{c}\text{ and }3 \vec{a} + 20 \vec{b} + 5 \vec{c}$

(2) $\vec{a} - 2 \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c} , - 3 \vec{b} + 5 \vec{c}\text{ and }- 2 \vec{a} + 3 \vec{b} - 4 \vec{c}$
Ex. 23.8 | Q 4 | Page 65

Show that the four points having position vectors
$6 \hat{i} - 7 \hat{j} , 16 \hat{i} - 19 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k} , 3 \hat{j} - 6 \hat{k} , 2 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{j} + 10 \hat{k}$ are coplanar.

Ex. 23.8 | Q 5.1 | Page 65

Prove that the following vectors are coplanar:
$2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k} , \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k} \text{ and }3 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 5.2 | Page 65

Prove that the following vectors are coplanar:
$\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} , 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - \hat{k}\text{ and }- \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 6.1 | Page 65

Prove that the following vectors are non-coplanar:

$3 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k} , 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 7 \hat{k}\text{ and }7 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 23 \hat{k}$
Ex. 23.8 | Q 6.2 | Page 65

Prove that the following vectors are non-coplanar:

$\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} , 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}\text{ and }\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$
Ex. 23.8 | Q 7.1 | Page 66

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{a}$, $\vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors, prove that the following vectors are non-coplanar: $2 \vec{a} - \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c} , \vec{a} + \vec{b} - 2 \vec{c}\text{ and }\vec{a} + \vec{b} - 3 \vec{c}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 7.2 | Page 66

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{a}$, $\vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors, prove that the following vectors are non-coplanar: $\vec{a} + 2 \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c} , 2 \vec{a} + \vec{b} + 3 \vec{c}\text{ and }\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 8 | Page 66

Show that the vectors $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} \vec{c}$ given by $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} , \vec{b} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}\text{ and }\vec{c} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$  are non coplanar.
Express vector $\vec{d} = 2 \hat{i}-j- 3 \hat{k} , \text{ and }\text { as a linear combination of the vectors } \vec{a,} \vec{b}\text{ and }\vec{c} .$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 9 | Page 66

Prove that a necessary and sufficient condition for three vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$  to be coplanar is that there exist scalars l, m, n not all zero simultaneously such that $l \vec{a} + m \vec{b} + n \vec{c} = \vec{0} .$

Ex. 23.8 | Q 10 | Page 66

Show that the four points A, B, C and D with position vectors $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$, $\vec{d}$ respectively are coplanar if and only if $3 \vec{a} - 2 \vec{b} + \vec{c} - 2 \vec{d} = \vec{0} .$

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise 23.9 [Pages 73 - 74]

Ex. 23.9 | Q 1 | Page 73

Can a vector have direction angles 45°, 60°, 120°?

Ex. 23.9 | Q 2 | Page 73

Prove that 1, 1, 1 cannot be direction cosines of a straight line.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 3 | Page 73

A vector makes an angle of $\frac{\pi}{4}$ with each of x-axis and y-axis. Find the angle made by it with the z-axis.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 4 | Page 73

A vector $\vec{r}$ is inclined at equal acute angles to x-axis, y-axis and z-axis.
If |$\vec{r}$| = 6 units, find $\vec{r}$.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 5 | Page 73

A vector $\vec{r}$ is inclined to -axis at 45° and y-axis at 60°.  If $|\vec{r}|$ = 8 units, find $\vec{r}$.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 6.1 | Page 73

Find the direction cosines of the following vectors:
$2 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 6.2 | Page 73

Find the direction cosines of the following vectors:
$6 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 6.3 | Page 73

Find the direction cosines of the following vectors:
$3 \hat{i} - 4 \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 7.1 | Page 73

Find the angles at which the following vectors are inclined to each of the coordinate axes:
$\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 7.2 | Page 73

Find the angles at which the following vectors are inclined to each of the coordinate axes:
$\hat{j} - \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 7.3 | Page 73

Find the angles at which the following vectors are inclined to each of the coordinate axes:
$4 \hat{i} + 8 \hat{j} + \hat{k}$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 8 | Page 73

Show that the vector $\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ is equally inclined with the axes OX, OY and OZ.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 9 | Page 73

Show that the direction cosines of a vector equally inclined to the axes OX, OY and OZ are $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} .$

Ex. 23.9 | Q 10 | Page 73

If a unit vector $\vec{a}$ makes an angle $\frac{\pi}{3}$ with $\hat{i} , \frac{\pi}{4}$ with $\hat{j}$  and an acute angle θ with $\hat{k}$, then find θ and hence, the components of $\vec{a}$.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 11 | Page 74

Find a vector $\vec{r}$ of magnitude $3\sqrt{2}$ units which makes an angle of $\frac{\pi}{4}$ and $\frac{\pi}{4}$ with y and z-axes respectively.

Ex. 23.9 | Q 12 | Page 74

A vector $\vec{r}$ is inclined at equal angles to the three axes. If the magnitude of $\vec{r}$ is $2\sqrt{3}$, find $\vec{r}$.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise Very Short Answers [Pages 75 - 77]

Very Short Answers | Q 1 | Page 75

Define "zero vector".

Very Short Answers | Q 2 | Page 75

Define unit vector.

Very Short Answers | Q 3 | Page 75

Define position vector of a point.

Very Short Answers | Q 4 | Page 75

Write $\overrightarrow{PQ} + \overrightarrow{RP} + \overrightarrow{QR}$ in the simplified form.

Very Short Answers | Q 5 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are two non-collinear vectors such that $x \vec{a} + y \vec{b} = \vec{0} ,$ then write the values of x and y.

Very Short Answers | Q 6 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ represent two adjacent sides of a parallelogram, then write vectors representing its diagonals.

Very Short Answers | Q 7 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ represent the sides of a triangle taken in order, then write the value of $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 8 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ are position vectors of the vertices A, B and C respectively, of a triangle ABC, write the value of $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} + \overrightarrow{CA} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 9 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$  are position vectors of the points A, B and C respectively, write the value of $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} + \overrightarrow{AC} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 10 | Page 75

If $\overrightarrow{a}$, $\overrightarrow{b}$, $\overrightarrow{c}$ are the position vectors of the vertices of a triangle, then write the position vector of its centroid.

Very Short Answers | Q 11 | Page 75

If G denotes the centroid of ∆ABC, then write the value of $\overrightarrow{GA} + \overrightarrow{GB} + \overrightarrow{GC} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 12 | Page 75

If $\overrightarrow{a}$ and $\overrightarrow{b}$ denote the position vectors of points A and B respectively and C is a point on AB such that 3AC = 2AB, then write the position vector of C.

Very Short Answers | Q 13 | Page 75

If D is the mid-point of side BC of a triangle ABC such that $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{AC} = \lambda \overrightarrow{AD} ,$ write the value of λ.

Very Short Answers | Q 14 | Page 75

If D, E, F are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of a triangle ABC, write the value of $\overrightarrow{AD} + \overrightarrow{BE} + \overrightarrow{CF} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 15 | Page 75

If $\overrightarrow{a}$ is a non-zero vector of modulus a and m is a non-zero scalar such that m $\overrightarrow{a}$ is a unit vector, write the value of m.

Very Short Answers | Q 16 | Page 75

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ are the position vectors of the vertices of an equilateral triangle whose orthocentre is at the origin, then write the value of $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 17 | Page 75

Write a unit vector making equal acute angles with the coordinates axes.

Very Short Answers | Q 18 | Page 75

If a vector makes angles α, β, γ with OX, OY and OZ respectively, then write the value of sin2 α + sin2 β + sin2 γ.

Very Short Answers | Q 19 | Page 75

Write a vector of magnitude 12 units which makes 45° angle with X-axis, 60° angle with Y-axis and an obtuse angle with Z-axis.

Very Short Answers | Q 20 | Page 76

Write the length (magnitude) of a vector whose projections on the coordinate axes are 12, 3 and 4 units.

Very Short Answers | Q 21 | Page 76

Write the position vector of a point dividing the line segment joining points A and B with position vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ externally in the ratio 1 : 4, where $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k} \text{ and }\overrightarrow{b} = - \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 22 | Page 76

Write the direction cosines of the vector $\overrightarrow{r} = 6 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 23 | Page 76

If $\overrightarrow{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} , \vec{b} = \hat{j} + \hat{k} \text{ and }\vec{c} = \hat{k} + \hat{i} ,$ write unit vectors parallel to $\overrightarrow{a} + \overrightarrow{b} - 2 \overrightarrow{c} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 24 | Page 76

If $\overrightarrow{a} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} , \vec{b} = \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k} ,$ write a unit vector along the vector $3 \overrightarrow{a} - 2 \overrightarrow{b} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 25 | Page 76

Write the position vector of a point dividing the line segment joining points having position vectors $\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k} \text{ and }2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$ externally in the ratio 2:3.

Very Short Answers | Q 26 | Page 76

If $\overrightarrow{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} , \overrightarrow{b} = \hat{j} + \hat{k} , \overrightarrow{c} = \hat{k} + \hat{i}$, find the unit vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{a} + \overrightarrow{b} + \overrightarrow{c}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 27 | Page 76
$\text{ If } \overrightarrow{a} = 3 \hat{i} - \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k} , \overrightarrow{b} = - 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k} \text{ and }\overrightarrow{c} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - \hat{k} ,\text{ find }\left| 3 \overrightarrow{a} - 2 \overrightarrow{b} + 4 \overrightarrow{c} \right| .$
Very Short Answers | Q 28 | Page 76

A unit vector $\overrightarrow{r}$ makes angles $\frac{\pi}{3}$ and $\frac{\pi}{2}$ with $\hat{j}\text{ and }\hat{k}$  respectively and an acute angle θ with $\hat{i}$. Find θ.

Very Short Answers | Q 29 | Page 76

Write a unit vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{a} = 3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 30 | Page 76

If $\overrightarrow{a} = \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k} \text{ and }\overrightarrow{b} = 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 9 \hat{k} ,$  find a unit vector parallel to $\overrightarrow{a} + \overrightarrow{b}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 31 | Page 76

Write a unit vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{b} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 32 | Page 76

Find the position vector of the mid-point of the line segment AB, where A is the point (3, 4, −2) and B is the point (1, 2, 4).

Very Short Answers | Q 33 | Page 76

Find a vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k} ,$ which has magnitude of 6 units.

Very Short Answers | Q 34 | Page 76

What is the cosine of the angle which the vector $\sqrt{2} \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ makes with y-axis?

Very Short Answers | Q 35 | Page 76

Write two different vectors having same magnitude.

Very Short Answers | Q 36 | Page 76

Write two different vectors having same direction.

Very Short Answers | Q 37 | Page 76

Write a vector in the direction of vector $5 \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}$ which has magnitude of 8 unit.

Very Short Answers | Q 38 | Page 76

Write the direction cosines of the vector $\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 39 | Page 76

Find a unit vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 40 | Page 76

For what value of 'a' the vectors $2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k} \text{ and }a \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k}$  are collinear?

Very Short Answers | Q 41 | Page 76

Write the direction cosines of the vectors $- 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 42 | Page 76

Find the sum of the following vectors: $\overrightarrow{a} = \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} , \overrightarrow{b} = 2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} , \overrightarrow{c} = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{k} .$

Very Short Answers | Q 43 | Page 76

Find a unit vector in the direction of the vector $\overrightarrow{a} = 3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 44 | Page 77

If $\overrightarrow{a} = x \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - z \hat{k}\text{ and }\overrightarrow{b} = 3 \hat{i} - y \hat{j} + \hat{k}$  are two equal vectors, then write the value of x + y + z.

Very Short Answers | Q 45 | Page 77

Write a unit vector in the direction of the sum of the vectors $\overrightarrow{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k}$ and $\overrightarrow{b} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 7 \hat{k}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 46 | Page 77

Find the value of 'p' for which the vectors $3 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 9 \hat{k}$ and $\hat{i} - 2p \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$ are parallel.

Very Short Answers | Q 47 | Page 77

Find a vector $\overrightarrow{a}$ of magnitude $5\sqrt{2}$, making an angle of $\frac{\pi}{4}$ with x-axis, $\frac{\pi}{2}$ with y-axis and an acute angle θ with z-axis.

Very Short Answers | Q 48 | Page 77

Write a unit vector in the direction of $\overrightarrow{PQ}$, where P and Q are the points (1, 3, 0) and (4, 5, 6) respectively.

Very Short Answers | Q 49 | Page 77

Find a vector in the direction of vector $2 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 6 \hat{k}$ which has magnitude 21 units.

Very Short Answers | Q 50 | Page 77

If $\left| \overrightarrow{a} \right| = 4$ and $- 3 \leq \lambda \leq 2$, then write the range of $\left| \lambda \vec{a} \right|$.

Very Short Answers | Q 51 | Page 77

In a triangle OAC, if B is the mid-point of side AC and $\overrightarrow{OA} = \overrightarrow{a} , \overrightarrow{OB} = \overrightarrow{b}$, then what is $\overrightarrow{OC}$.

Very Short Answers | Q 52 | Page 77

Write the position vector of the point which divides the join of points with position vectors $3 \overrightarrow{a} - 2 \overrightarrow{b}\text{ and }2 \overrightarrow{a} + 3 \overrightarrow{b}$ in the ratio 2 : 1.

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 23 Algebra of Vectors Exercise MCQ [Pages 78 - 79]

MCQ | Q 1 | Page 78

If in a ∆ABC, A = (0, 0), B = (3, 3 $\sqrt{3}$), C = (−3$\sqrt{3}$, 3), then the vector of magnitude 2 $\sqrt{2}$ units directed along AO, where O is the circumcentre of ∆ABC is

• $\left( 1 - \sqrt{3} \right) \hat{i} + \left( 1 + \sqrt{3} \right) \hat{j}$

• $\left( 1 + \sqrt{3} \right) \hat{i} + \left( 1 - \sqrt{3} \right) \hat{j}$

• $\left( 1 + \sqrt{3} \right) \hat{i} + \left( \sqrt{3} - 1 \right) \hat{j}$

• none of these

MCQ | Q 2 | Page 78

If $\vec{a} , \vec{b}$ are the vectors forming consecutive sides of a regular hexagon ABCDEF, then the vector representing side CD is

• $\vec{a} + \vec{b}$

• $\vec{a} - \vec{b}$

• $\vec{b} - \vec{a}$

• $- \left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$

MCQ | Q 3 | Page 78

Forces 3 O $\vec{A}$, 5 O $\vec{B}$ act along OA and OB. If their resultant passes through C on AB, then

• C is a mid-point of AB

• C divides AB in the ratio 2 : 1

• 3 AC = 5 CB

• 2 AC = 3 CB

MCQ | Q 4 | Page 78

If $\vec{a} , \vec{b} , \vec{c}$ are three non-zero vectors, no two of which are collinear and the vector $\vec{a} + \vec{b}$ is collinear with $\vec{c} , \vec{b} + \vec{c}$ is collinear with $\vec{a} ,$ then $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} =$

• $\vec{a}$

• $\vec{b}$

• $\vec{c}$

• none of these

MCQ | Q 5 | Page 78

If points A (60 $\hat{i}$ + 3 $\hat{j}$), B (40 $\hat{i}$ − 8 $\hat{j}$) and C (a $\hat{i}$ − 52 $\hat{j}$) are collinear, then a is equal to

• 40

• −40

• 20

•  −20

MCQ | Q 6 | Page 78

If G is the intersection of diagonals of a parallelogram ABCD and O is any point, then $O \vec{A} + O \vec{B} + O \vec{C} + O \vec{D} =$

• $2 \overrightarrow{OG}$

• $4 \overrightarrow{OG}$

• $5 \overrightarrow{OG}$

• $3 \overrightarrow{OG}$
MCQ | Q 7 | Page 78

The vector cos α cos β $\hat{i}$ + cos α sin β $\hat{j}$ + sin α $\hat{k}$ is a

• null vector

• unit vector

• constant vector

• none of these

MCQ | Q 8 | Page 78

In a regular hexagon ABCDEF, A $\vec{B}$ = a, B $\vec{C}$ = $\overrightarrow{b}\text{ and }\overrightarrow{CD} = \vec{c}$.
Then, $\overrightarrow{AE}$ =

• $\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}$
• $2 \vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c}$

• $\vec{b} + \vec{c}$

• $\vec{a} + 2 \vec{b} + 2 \vec{c}$

MCQ | Q 9 | Page 78

The vector equation of the plane passing through $\vec{a} , \vec{b} , \vec{c} ,\text{ is }\vec{r} = \alpha \vec{a} + \beta \vec{b} + \gamma \vec{c} ,$ provided that

• α + β + γ = 0

• α + β + γ =1

• α + β = γ

• α2 + β2 + γ2 = 1

MCQ | Q 10 | Page 78

If O and O' are circumcentre and orthocentre of ∆ ABC, then $\overrightarrow{OA} + \overrightarrow{OB} + \overrightarrow{OC}$ equals

• 2$\overrightarrow{OO}$

• $O \overrightarrow{O'}$
• $\overrightarrow{OO'}$

• $2 \overrightarrow{O'O}$
MCQ | Q 11 | Page 78

If $\vec{a}$, $\vec{b}$, $\vec{c}$ and $\vec{d}$ are the position vectors of points A, B, C, D such that no three of them are collinear and $\vec{a} + \vec{c} = \vec{b} + \vec{d} ,$ then ABCD is a

•  rhombus

• rectangle

• square

• parallelogram

MCQ | Q 12 | Page 79

Let G be the centroid of ∆ ABC. If $\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{a,} \overrightarrow{AC} = \vec{b,}$ then the bisector $\overrightarrow{AG} ,$ in terms of $\vec{a}\text{ and }\vec{b}$ is

• $\frac{2}{3}\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$

• $\frac{1}{6}\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$
• $\frac{1}{3}\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$

• $\frac{1}{2}\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$
MCQ | Q 13 | Page 79

If ABCDEF is a regular hexagon, then $\overrightarrow{AD} + \overrightarrow{EB} + \overrightarrow{FC}$ equals

• $2 \overrightarrow{AB}$

• $\vec{0}$
• $3 \overrightarrow{AB}$

• $4 \overrightarrow{AB}$
MCQ | Q 14 | Page 79

The position vectors of the points ABC are $2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k} , 3 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k}\text{ and }\hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 3 \hat{k}$ respectively.
These points

•  form an isosceles triangle

• form a right triangle

• are collinear

• form a scalene triangle

MCQ | Q 15 | Page 79

If three points A, B and C have position vectors $\hat{i} + x \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k} , 3 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 7 \hat{k}\text{ and }y \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} - 5 \hat{k}$ respectively are collinear, then (x, y) =

•  (2, −3)

• (−2, 3)

•  (−2, −3)

• (2, 3)

MCQ | Q 16 | Page 79

ABCD is a parallelogram with AC and BD as diagonals.
Then, $\overrightarrow{AC} - \overrightarrow{BD} =$

• $4 \overrightarrow{AB}$

• $3 \overrightarrow{AB}$
• $2 \overrightarrow{AB}$

• $\overrightarrow{AB}$
MCQ | Q 17 | Page 79

If OACB is a parallelogram with $\overrightarrow{OC} = \vec{a}\text{ and }\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{b} ,$ then $\overrightarrow{OA} =$

• $\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$

• $\left( \vec{a} - \vec{b} \right)$

• $\frac{1}{2}\left( \vec{b} - \vec{a} \right)$

• $\frac{1}{2}\left( \vec{a} - \vec{b} \right)$

MCQ | Q 18 | Page 79

If $\vec{a}\text{ and }\vec{b}$ are two collinear vectors, then which of the following are incorrect?

• $\vec{b} = \lambda \vec{a}$ for some scalar λ

• $\vec{a} = \pm \vec{b}$
• the respective components of $\vec{a}\text{ and }\vec{b}$ are proportional

• both the vectors $\vec{a}\text{ and }\vec{b}$ have the same direction but different magnitudes

MCQ | Q 19 | Page 79

In Figure, which of the following is not true?

• $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} + \overrightarrow{CA} = \vec{0}$

• $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} - \overrightarrow{AC} = \vec{0}$

• $\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{BC} - \overrightarrow{CA} = \vec{0}$

• $\overrightarrow{AB} - \overrightarrow{CB} + \overrightarrow{CA} = \vec{0}$

## Chapter 23: Algebra of Vectors

Ex. 23.1Ex. 23.2Ex. 23.3Ex. 23.4Ex. 23.5Ex. 23.6Ex. 23.7Ex. 23.8Ex. 23.9Very Short AnswersMCQ

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