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## Chapter 25: Vector or Cross Product

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#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 25 Vector or Cross Product Exercise 25.1 [Pages 29 - 31]

Ex. 25.1 | Q 1 | Page 29

$\text{ If } \vec{a} = \hat { i } + 3 \hat { j } - 2 \hat { k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = - \hat { i } + 3 \hat { k } , \text{ find } \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 2.1 | Page 29

If $\vec{a} = 3 \hat { i } + 4 \hat { j } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat { i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } ,$  find the value of $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 2.2 | Page 29

If $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = \hat { i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } ,$  find the magnitude of  $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 3.1 | Page 29

Find a unit vector perpendicular to both the vectors  $4 \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + 3 \hat{ k } \text{ and } - 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 3.2 | Page 29

Find a unit vector perpendicular to the plane containing the vectors  $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 4 | Page 29

Find the magnitude of $\vec{a} = \left( 3 \hat{ k } + 4 \hat{ j } \right) \times \left( \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } - \hat{ k } \right) .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 5 | Page 29
$\text{ If } \vec{a} = 4 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ k } ,\text{ then find } \left| 2 \hat{ b } \times \vec{a} \right| .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 6 | Page 29
$\text{ If } \vec{ a } = 3 \hat{ i }- \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = 2 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } , \text{ find } \left( \vec{a} + 2 \vec{b} \right) \times \left( 2 \vec{a} - \vec{b} \right) .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 7.1 | Page 29

Find a vector of magnitude 49, which is perpendicular to both the vectors  $2 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + 6 \hat{ k } \text{ and } 3 \hat{ i } - 6 \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 7.2 | Page 29

Find a vector whose length is 3 and which is perpendicular to the vector $\vec{a} = 3 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } - 4 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = 6 \hat{ i } + 5 \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 8.1 | Page 29

Find the area of the parallelogram determined by the vector $2 \hat{ i } \text{ and } 3 \hat{ j }$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 8.2 | Page 29

Find the area of the parallelogram determined by the vector $2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + 3 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \hat{ i } - \hat{ j }$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 8.3 | Page 29

Find the area of the parallelogram determined by the vector $3 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \hat{ i } - 3 \hat{ j } + 4 \hat{ k }$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 8.4 | Page 29

Find the area of the parallelogram determined by the vector $\hat{ i } - 3 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \text{ and } \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 9.1 | Page 30

Find the area of the parallelogram whose diagonals are  $4 \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } - 3 \hat{ k } \text{ and } - 2 \hat{ j } + \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k }$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 9.2 | Page 30

Find the area of the parallelogram whose diagonals are  $2 \hat{ i }+ \hat{ k } \text{ and } \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 9.3 | Page 30

Find the area of the parallelogram whose diagonals are  $3 \hat{ i } + 4 \hat{ j } \text{ and } \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 9.4 | Page 30

Find the area of the parallelogram whose diagonals are $2 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + 6 \hat{ k } \text{ and } 3 \hat{ i } - 6 \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k }$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 10 | Page 30

If $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } + 5 \hat{ j } - 7 \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = - 3 \hat{ i } + 4 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{c} = \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ j } - 3 \hat{ k } ,$ compute $\left( \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right) \times \vec{c} \text{ and } \vec{a} \times \left( \vec{b} \times \vec{c} \right)$  and verify that these are not equal.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 11 | Page 30
$\text{ If } \left| \vec{a} \right| = 2, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 5 \text{ and } \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = 8, \text { find } \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 12 | Page 30

Given $\vec{a} = \frac{1}{7}\left( 2 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + 6 \hat{ k } \right), \vec{b} = \frac{1}{7}\left( 3 \hat{ i } - 6 \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } \right), \vec{c} = \frac{1}{7}\left( 6 \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } - 3 \hat{ k }\right), \hat{ i } , \hat{ j } , \hat{ k }$ being a right handed orthogonal system of unit vectors in space, show that $\vec{a} , \vec{b} , \vec{c}$ is also another system.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 13 | Page 30
$\text{ If } \left| \vec{a} \right| = 13, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 5 \text{ and } \vec{a} . \vec{b} = 60, \text{ then find } \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 14 | Page 30

Find the angle between two vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ , if $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 15 | Page 30

if $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{b} \times \vec{c} \neq 0,$  then  show that $\vec{a} + \vec{c} = m \vec{b} ,$  where m is any scalar.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 16 | Page 30

if $\left| \vec{a} \right| = 2, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 7 \text{ and } \vec{a} \times \vec{b} = 3 \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + 6 \hat{ k } ,$  find the angle between  $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 17 | Page 30

What inference can you draw if $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{0} \text{ and } \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0 .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 18 | Page 30

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} \vec{c}$ are three unit vectors such that $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{c} , \vec{b} \times \vec{c} = \vec{a,} \vec{c} \times \vec{a} = \vec{b} .$  Show that $\vec{a,} \vec{b,} \vec{c}$ form an orthonormal right handed triad of unit vectors.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 19 | Page 30

Find a unit vector perpendicular to the plane ABC, where the coordinates of AB and Care A (3, −1, 2), B (1, −1, −3) and C (4, −3, 1).

Ex. 25.1 | Q 20 | Page 30

If abc are the lengths of sides, BCCA and AB of a triangle ABC, prove that $\vec{BC} + \vec{CA} + \vec{AB} = \vec{0}$  and deduce that $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 21 | Page 30

if $\vec{a} = \hat{ i }- 2\hat{ j } + 3 \hat{ k } , \text{ and } \vec{b} = 2 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } - 5 \hat{ k } ,$  then find $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} .$  Verify th at $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ are perpendicular to each other.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 22 | Page 30

If  $\vec{p} \text{ and } \vec{q}$ are unit vectors forming an angle of 30°; find the area of the parallelogram having $\vec{a} = \vec{p} + 2 \vec{q} \text{ and } \vec{b} = 2 \vec{p} + \vec{q}$ as its diagonals.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 23 | Page 30

For any two vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ , prove that $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|^2 = \begin{vmatrix}\vec{a} . \vec{a} & & \vec{a} . \vec{b} \\ \vec{b} . \vec{a} & & \vec{b} . \vec{b}\end{vmatrix}$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 24 | Page 30

Define  $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ and prove that $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = \left( \vec{a} . \vec{b} \right)$ tan θ, where θ is the angle between $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 25 | Page 30
$\text{ If } \left| \vec{a} \right| = \sqrt{26}, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 7 \text{ and } \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = 35, \text{ find } \vec{a} . \vec{b} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 26 | Page 30

Find the area of the triangle formed by OAB when $\vec{OA} = \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + 3 \hat{ k } , \vec{OB} = - 3 \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ j }+ \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 27 | Page 30

Let $\vec{a} = \hat{ i } + 4 \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = 3 \hat{ i }- 2 \hat{ j } + 7 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{c} = 2 \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + 4 \hat{ k } .$  Find a vector $\vec{d}$ which is perpendicular to both $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{d}$ $\text{ and } \vec{c} \cdot \vec{d} = 15 .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 28 | Page 31

Find a unit vector perpendicular to each of the vectors $\vec{a} + \vec{b} \text{ and } \vec{a} - \vec{b} , \text{ where } \vec{a} = 3 \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 29 | Page 31

Using vectors find the area of the triangle with vertices, A (2, 3, 5), B (3, 5, 8) and C (2, 7, 8).

Ex. 25.1 | Q 30 | Page 31

If $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } - 3 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = -\hat{ i } + \hat{ k } , \vec{c} = 2 \hat{ j } - \hat{ k }$  are three vectors, find the area of the parallelogram having diagonals $\left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right)$  and $\left( \vec{b} + \vec{c} \right)$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 31 | Page 31

The two adjacent sides of a parallelogram are $2 \hat{ i } - 4 \hat{ j } + 5 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ j } - 3\hat{ k } .$\  Find the unit vector parallel to one of its diagonals. Also, find its area.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 32 | Page 31

If either  $\vec{a} = \vec{0} \text{ or } \vec{b} = \vec{0} , \text{ then } \vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{0} .$  Is the converse true? Justify your answer with an example.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 33 | Page 31

If $\vec{a} = a_1 \hat{ i } + a_2 \hat{ j } + a_3 \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = b_1 \hat{ i } + b_2 \hat{ j } + b_3 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{c} = c_1 \hat{ i } + c_2 \hat{ j } + c_3 \hat{ k } ,$then verify that $\vec{a} \times \left( \vec{b} + \vec{c} \right) = \vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{a} \times \vec{c} .$

Ex. 25.1 | Q 34.1 | Page 31

Using vectors, find the area of the triangle with vertice A(1, 1, 2), B(2, 3, 5) and C(1, 5, 5) .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 34.2 | Page 31

Using vectors, find the area of the triangle with vertice A(1, 2, 3), B(2, −1, 4) and C(4, 5, −1)  .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 35 | Page 31

Find all vectors of magnitude $10\sqrt{3}$ that are perpendicular to the plane of $\hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$ and $- \hat { i } + 3 \hat{ j } + 4 \hat{ k }$ .

Ex. 25.1 | Q 36 | Page 31

The two adjacent sides of a parallelogram are 2hati-4hatj-5hatk and 2 hati+2hatj+3hatj . Find the two unit vectors parallel to its diagonals. Using the diagonal vectors, find the area of the parallelogram.

Ex. 25.1 | Q 37 | Page 31

If  $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|^2 + \left| \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right|^2 = 400$ and  $\left| \vec{a} \right| = 5,$  then write the value of $\left| \vec{b} \right| .$

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 25 Vector or Cross Product Exercise very short answers [Pages 33 - 34]

very short answers | Q 1 | Page 33

Define vector product of two vectors.

very short answers | Q 2 | Page 33

Write the value  $\left( \hat{ i } \times \hat{ j } \right) \cdot \hat{ k } + \hat{ i } \cdot \hat{ j } .$

very short answers | Q 3 | Page 33

Write the value of  $\hat{ i } . \left( \hat{ j } \times \hat{ k } \right) + \hat{ j } . \left( \hat{ k } \times \hat{ i } \right) + \hat{ k } . \left( \hat{ j } \times \hat{ i } \right) .$

very short answers | Q 4 | Page 33

Write the value of  $\hat{ i } . \left( \hat{ j } \times \hat{ k } \right) + \hat{ j } . \left( \hat{ k } \times \hat{ i } \right) + \hat{ k } . \left( \hat{ i } \times \hat{ j } \right) .$

very short answers | Q 5 | Page 33

Write the value of $\hat{ i } × \left( \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right) + \hat{ j } × \left( \hat{ k } + \hat{ i } \right) + \hat{ k } × \left( \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } \right) .$

very short answers | Q 6 | Page 33

Write the expression for the area of the parallelogram having $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ as its diagonals.

very short answers | Q 7 | Page 33

For any two vectors  $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ write the value of $\left( \vec{a} . \vec{b} \right)^2 + \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|^2$ in terms of their magnitudes.

very short answers | Q 8 | Page 33

If $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are two vectors of magnitudes 3 and $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{3}$  espectively such that $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ is a unit vector. Write the angle between $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} .$

very short answers | Q 9 | Page 33
$\text{ If } \left| \vec{a} \right| = 10, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 2 \text{ and } \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = 16, \text{ find } \vec{a} . \vec{b} .$

very short answers | Q 10 | Page 33

For any two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ , find $\vec{a} . \left( \vec{b} \times \vec{a} \right) .$

very short answers | Q 11 | Page 33

If   $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are two vectors such that $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = \sqrt{3}\text{ and } \vec{a} . \vec{b} = 1,$  find the angle between.

very short answers | Q 12 | Page 33

For any three vectors $\vec{a,} \vec{b} \text{ and } \vec{c}$ write the value of $\vec{a} \times \left( \vec{b} + \vec{c} \right) + \vec{b} \times \left( \vec{c} + \vec{a} \right) + \vec{c} \times \left( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \right) .$

very short answers | Q 13 | Page 33

For any two vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} , \text{ find } \left( \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right) . \vec{b} .$

very short answers | Q 14 | Page 33

Write the value of $\hat{ i } \times \left(\hat{ j } \times \hat{ k } \right) .$

very short answers | Q 15 | Page 33

If $\vec{a} = 3 \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k }$ and  $\vec{b} = 2 \hat { i } + \hat{ j } - \hat{ k} ,$  then find $\left( \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right) \vec{a} .$

very short answers | Q 16 | Page 33

Write a unit vector perpendicular to $\hat{ i } + \hat{ j } \text{ and } \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } .$

very short answers | Q 17 | Page 33

If $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|^2 + \left( \vec{a} . \vec{b} \right)^2 = 144$  and $\left| \vec{a} \right| = 4,$  find $\left| \vec{b} \right|$ .

very short answers | Q 18 | Page 33

If $\vec{r} = x \hat{ i } + y \hat{ j } + z \hat{ k } ,$ then write the value of $\left| \vec{r} \times \hat{ i } \right|^2 .$

very short answers | Q 19 | Page 33

If $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are unit vectors such that $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ is also a unit vector, find the angle between $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ .

very short answers | Q 20 | Page 33

If $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are two vectors such that $\left| \vec{a} . \vec{b} \right| = \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|,$  write the angle between $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} .$

very short answers | Q 21 | Page 34

If $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are unit vectors, then write the value of $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|^2 + \left( \vec{a} . \vec{b} \right)^2 .$

very short answers | Q 22 | Page 34

If $\vec{a}$ is a unit vector such that $\vec{a} \times \hat{ i } = \hat{ j } , \text{ find } \vec{a} . \hat{ i }$ .

very short answers | Q 23 | Page 34

If  $\vec{c}$ is a unit vector perpendicular to the vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} ,$  write another unit vector perpendicular to $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} .$

very short answers | Q 24 | Page 34

Find the angle between two vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ with magnitudes 1 and 2 respectively and when $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = \sqrt{3} .$

very short answers | Q 25 | Page 34

Vectors  $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ $\left| \vec{a} \right| = \sqrt{3}, \left| \vec{b} \right| = \frac{2}{3}\text{ and } \left( \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right)$  is a unit vector. Write the angle between $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ .

very short answers | Q 26 | Page 34

Find λ, if $\left( 2 \hat{ i } + 6 \hat{ j } + 14 \hat{ k } \right) \times \left( \hat{ i } - \lambda \hat{ j } + 7 \hat{ k } \right) = \vec{0} .$

very short answers | Q 27 | Page 34

Write the value of the area of the parallelogram determined by the vectors   $2 \hat{ i } \text{ and } 3 \hat{ j } .$

very short answers | Q 28 | Page 34

Write the value of $\left( \hat{ i } \times \hat{ j } \right) \cdot \hat{ k } + \left( \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right) \cdot \hat{ j }$

very short answers | Q 29 | Page 34

Find a vector of magnitude $\sqrt{171}$  which is perpendicular to both of the vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } - 3 \hat{ k }$  and  $\vec{a} = \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } - 3 \hat{ k }$ .

very short answers | Q 30 | Page 34

Write the number of vectors of unit length perpendicular to both the vectors $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$ .

very short answers | Q 31 | Page 34

Write the angle between the vectors  $\vec{a} \times \vec{b}$  and  $\vec{b} \times \vec{a}$ .

#### RD Sharma solutions for Class 12 Maths Chapter 25 Vector or Cross Product Exercise MCQ [Pages 34 - 36]

MCQ | Q 1 | Page 34

If $\vec{a}$ is any vector, then $\left( \vec{a} \times \hat{ i } \right)^2 + \left( \vec{a} \times \hat{ j } \right)^2 + \left( \vec{a} \times \hat{ k } \right)^2 =$

• $\vec{a}^2$

• $2 \vec{a}^2$

• $3 \vec{a}^2$

• $4 \vec{a}^2$

MCQ | Q 2 | Page 35

If $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{c}$ and $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{a} \times \vec{c,} \vec{a} \neq 0,$ then

• $\vec{b} = \vec{c}$

• $\vec{b} = \vec{0}$

• $\vec{b} + \vec{c} = \vec{0}$

• none of these

MCQ | Q 3 | Page 35

The vector $\vec{b} = 3 \hat { i }+ 4 \hat {k }$ is to be written as the sum of a vector $\vec{\alpha}$ parallel to $\vec{a} = \hat {i} + \hat {j}$ and a vector $\vec{\beta}$ perpendicular to $\vec{a}$. Then $\vec{\alpha} =$

• $\frac{3}{2}\left( \hat { i} + \hat {j} \right)$

• $\frac{2}{3}\left( \hat {i} + \hat {j} \right)$

• $\frac{1}{2}\left(\hat { i} + \hat {j} \right)$

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

MCQ | Q 4 | Page 35

The unit vector perpendicular to the plane passing through points $P\left( \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } \right), Q\left( 2 \hat{ i } - \hat{ k } \right) \text{ and } R\left( 2 \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right)$  is

• $2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$

• $\sqrt{6}\left( 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right)$

• $\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\left( 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right)$

• $\frac{1}{6}\left( 2 \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } \right)$

MCQ | Q 5 | Page 35

If $\vec{a,} \vec{b}$ represent the diagonals of a rhombus, then

• $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{0}$

• $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$

• $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 1$

• $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{a}$

MCQ | Q 6 | Page 35

Vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ are inclined at angle θ = 120°. If $\left| \vec{a} \right| = 1, \left| \vec{b} \right| = 2,$ then  $\left[ \left( \vec{a} + 3 \vec{b} \right) \times \left( 3 \vec{a} - \vec{b} \right) \right]^2$  is equal to

• 300

•  325

•  275

•  225

MCQ | Q 7 | Page 35

If $\vec{a} = \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } - \hat{ k } , \vec{b} = - \hat{ i } + 2\hat{ j } + 2 \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{c} = - \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } - \hat{ k } ,$  then a unit vector normal to the vectors $\vec{a} + \vec{b} \text{ and } \vec{b} - \vec{c}$  is

• $\hat{ i }$

• $\hat{ j }$

• $\hat{ k }$

• none of these

MCQ | Q 8 | Page 35

A unit vector perpendicular to both $\hat{ i } + \hat{ j } \text{ and } \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$ is

• $\hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$

• $\hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k }$

• $\frac1 {\sqrt3} ( \hat{ i } + \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } )$

• $\frac1 {\sqrt3} ( \hat{ i } - \hat{ j } + \hat{ k } )$

MCQ | Q 9 | Page 35

If $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{ i } - 3 \hat{ j } - \hat{ k } \text{ and } \vec{b} = \hat{ i } + 4 \hat{ j } - 2 \hat{ k } , \text{ then } \vec{a} \times \vec{b}$  is

• $10 \hat{ i } + 2 \hat{ j } + 11 \hat{ k }$

• $10 \hat{ i } + 3 \hat{ j } + 11 \hat{ k }$

• $10 \hat{ i } - 3 \hat{ j } + 11 \hat{ k }$

• $10 \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ j } - 10 \hat{ k }$

MCQ | Q 10 | Page 35

If $\hat{ i } , \hat{ j } , \hat{ k }$ are unit vectors, then

• $\hat{ i } . \hat{ j } = 1$

• $\hat{ i } . \hat{ i } = 1$

• $\hat{ i } × \hat{ j } = 1$

• $\hat{ i } × ( \hat{ j } × \hat{ k} ) = 1$

MCQ | Q 11 | Page 35

If θ is the angle between the vectors $2 \hat{ i } - 2 \hat{ j} + 4 \hat{ k } \text{ and } 3 \hat{ i } + \hat { j } + 2 \hat{ k } ,$  then sin θ =

• $\frac{2}{3}$

• $\frac{2}{\sqrt{7}}$

• $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{7}$

• $\sqrt{\frac{2}{7}}$

MCQ | Q 12 | Page 35

If $\left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right| = 4, \left| \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right| = 2, \text{ then } \left| \vec{a} \right|^2 \left| \vec{b} \right|^2 =$

• 6

• 2

• 20

• 8

MCQ | Q 13 | Page 36

The value of $\left( \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right)^2$ is

• $\left| \vec{a} \right|^2 + \left| \vec{b} \right|^2 - \left( \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right)^2$

• $\left| \vec{a} \right|^2 \left| \vec{b} \right|^2 - \left( \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right)^2$

• $\left| \vec{a} \right|^2 + \left| \vec{b} \right|^2 - 2\left( \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right)$

• $\left| \vec{a} \right|^2 + \left| \vec{b} \right|^2 - \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}$

MCQ | Q 14 | Page 36

The value of  $\hat{ i } \cdot \left( \hat{ j } \times \hat{ k } \right) + \hat{ j } \cdot \left( \hat{ i } \times \hat{ k } \right) + \hat{ k } \cdot \left( \hat{ i } \times \hat{ j } \right),$  is

• 0

• -1

• 1

• 3

MCQ | Q 15 | Page 36

If θ is the angle between any two vectors $\vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b}$ , then $\left| \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \right| = \left| \vec{a} \times \vec{b} \right|$  when θ is equal to

• 0

•  π/4

• π/2

• π

## Chapter 25: Vector or Cross Product

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