Let , and and be two vectors such that and . Let and be real numbers such that
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (P) is equal to | (1) |
| (Q) If , then is equal to | (2) |
| (R) If , then is equal to | (3) |
| (S) If , then is equal to | (4) |
| (5) |
- A
(P) (2); (Q) (1); (R) (4); (S) (5)
- B
(P) (2); (Q) (4); (R) (3); (S) (5)
- C
(P) (2); (Q) (1); (R) (4); (S) (3)
- D
(P) (5); (Q) (4); (R) (1); (S) (3)
Geometric setup. From , and are perpendicular and is perpendicular to both. From , is perpendicular to (already known) and form a right-handed orthogonal triple.
Using the vector identity, (since ). But , so , giving (P) (2).
Magnitude of . Taking magnitudes in : , so Hence
Also gives
The linear system. The three given equations have the determinant For a nontrivial solution we need this to vanish, so or .
Case : The three equations all reduce to . Combined with , we get .
For : (S) (5).
Case : The system reduces to . Combined with from , subtracting yields , so and .
If : then and (Q) (1) and (R) (4).
The correct option is (A).
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