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Geometrical applications Question 1:

is a triangle right-angled at B. If A(k,1,1), B(2k,0,2) and are the vertices of the triangle, then what is the value of k?

  1. -3
  2. -1
  3. 1
  4. 3

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 3

Geometrical applications Question 1 Detailed Solution

Calculation:

Given,

Points A(k, 1, -1), B(2k, 0, 2), and C(2 + 2k, k, 1) are the vertices of the triangle.

The vectors AB and BC are given by:

AB=BA=(2kk,01,2(1))=(k,1,3)

BC=CB=(2+2k2k,k0,12)=(2,k,1)

The dot product of AB and BC is:

ABBC=(k)(2)+(1)(k)+(3)(1)=2kk3=k3

Since the vectors are perpendicular, their dot product must be zero:

k3=0

Thus, k=3.

∴ The value of k is 3.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4. 

Geometrical applications Question 2:

Let ABC be a triangle whose circumcentre is at P. If the position vectors of A,B,C and P are a,b,c and a+b+c4 respectively, then the position vector of the orthocentre of this triangle, is:

  1. (a+b+c2)
  2. a+b+c
  3. (a+b+c)2
  4. 0
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : (a+b+c)2

Geometrical applications Question 2 Detailed Solution

O is orthocentre and G is centroid and C is circumcentre. G divides OC in 2:1 ratio.

Position vector of centriod G=a+b+c3

Position vector of circum center C=a+b+c4

Apply Section Formula,

G=2C+R3

3G=2C+R

R=3G2C=(a+b+c)2(a+b+c4)

=a+b+c2


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Geometrical applications Question 3:

If D, E and F are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB of triangle ABC respectively, then AD+23BE+13CF =

  1. 12AB
  2. 12AC
  3. 12BC
  4. 23AC
  5. 15AB

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 12AC

Geometrical applications Question 3 Detailed Solution

Calculation:

Let the position vector of A, B, C, D, E, F be a̅ , b̅, c̅, d̅ , e̅, f̅ respectively.

∴ d=b+c2,e=c+a2,f=a+b2

Now, AD+23BE+13CF

da+23(eb)+13(fc)

b+c2a+23(c+a2b)+13(a+b2c)

b+c2a2+c+a2 b3+a+b2c6

3c3a6

36(ca)

12AC

∴ The required answer is 12AC.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Geometrical applications Question 4:

If the images of the points 𝐴(1, 3),𝐵(3, 1) and 𝐶(2, 4) in the line 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 4 are D, E and F respectively, then the centroid of the triangle DEF is 

  1. (1/3, 0)
  2. (0, -1/3)
  3. (2, 4)
  4. (2/3, 0)

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : (2/3, 0)

Geometrical applications Question 4 Detailed Solution

Calculation 

Centroid of triangle ABC = (1+3+23,3+1+43)=(2,83)

Image of point (2,83) in the line 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 4

h21=k832=2(1(2)+2(83)4)(12+22)

h21=3k86=2(10)15

h=243=23

3k=843×6=0

The centroid of the triangle DEF is (2/3, 0)

Hence option 4 is correct

Geometrical applications Question 5:

Let ABC be an equilateral triangle of side a. M and N are two points on the sides AB and AC respectively, such that ANKAC and AB = 3AM. If the vectors BN and CM are perpendicular, then K =

  1. 15
  2. 25
  3. 15
  4. 25

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 15

Geometrical applications Question 5 Detailed Solution

Calculation:

Since ABC is an equilateral triangle, all angles are 60°.

Let AB be along the x-axis and AC at 60° from it.

 

Then AB=ai^ and AC=a(cos60i^+sin60j^)=a2i^+a32j^

We have AM=13AB=a3i^

and AN=KAC=Ka2i^+Ka32j^

Now, BN=ANAB=(Ka2a)i^+Ka32j^

and CM=AMAC=(a3a2)i^a32j^=a6i^a32j^

Since BN and CM are perpendicular, their dot product is zero.

BNCM=0

⇒ (Ka2a)(a6)+(Ka32)(a32)=0

⇒ Ka212+a263Ka24=0

⇒ Ka+2a9Ka=0

⇒ 10K=2

⇒ K=15

Hence option 1 is correct

Top Geometrical applications MCQ Objective Questions

The area of the triangle where two sides are given by (2i¯7j¯+k¯)and (4j¯3k¯)

is

  1. 17
  2. 174892
  3. 17/4
  4. 3892

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 3892

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Concept:

If a=a1i^+a2j^+a3k^andb=b1i^+b2j^+b3k^ then a×b=|i^j^k^a1a2a3b1b2b3|

If aandb are the adjacent sides of a triangle, then the area of the triangle is given by: 12|a×b|

 

Calculation:

Given: two sides of the triangle are  (2i¯7j¯+k¯)and (4j¯3k¯)

To Find: Area of the triangle

Let sides be aandb=  (2i¯7j¯+k¯)and (4j¯3k¯)

a×b=|i^j^k^271043|=i^(214)j^(60)+k^(80)=17i^+6j^+8k^

|a×b|=172+62+82=389

Now,

Area of the triangle = 12|a×b|3892

The area of the parallelogram whose diagonals are a=3i^+j^2k^ and b=i^3j^+4k^ is:

  1. 103
  2. 53
  3. 102
  4. 52

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 53

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Concept:

Area of a parallelogram with vectors d1 and d1 as its diagonals is given by: Area=12|d1×d2|.

Cross Product: For two vectors A=a1i^+a2j^+a3k^ and B=b1i^+b2j^+b3k^, their cross product is given by:

A×B=|i^j^k^a1a2a3b1b2b3|=(a2b3a3b2)i^+(a3b1a1b3)j^+(a1b2a2b1)k^.

The magnitude |A| of a vector A=a1i^+a2j^+a3k^ is given by: |A|=a12+a22+a32.

 

Calculation:

The given diagonals of the parallelogram are a=3i^+j^2k^ and b=i^3j^+4k^.

Using the formula for the area of a parallelogram whose diagonals a and b are given, we get:

Area=12|a×b|=12|(a2b3a3b2)i^+(a3b1a1b3)j^+(a1b2a2b1)k^|

12(a2b3a3b2)2+(a3b1a1b3)2+(a1b2a2b1)2

12[(1)(4)(2)(3)]2+[(2)(1)(3)(4)]2+[(3)(3)(1)(1)]2

12(46)2+(212)2+(91)2

124+196+100

12300

53.

 

Additional Information

Area of a parallelogram with vectors a and b as its sides is given by: Area=|a×b|.

For two vectors A and B at an angle θ to each other:

  • Dot Product is defined as: A.B=|A||B|cosθ.
  • Cross Product is defined as: A×B=n^|A||B|sinθ, where n^ is the unit vector perpendicular to the plane containing A and B.

Let ABCD be a parallelogram whose diagonals intersect at P and let O be the origin. What is OA+OB+OC+OD equal to?

  1. 2OP
  2. 4OP
  3. 6OP
  4. 8OP

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 4OP

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Concept:

  • Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.


Calculation:

Since, the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. Therefore, P is the middle point of AC and BD both.

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OA+OC2=OP 

OA+OC=2×OP         …. (1)

Now,

OB+OD2=OP  

OB+OD=2×OP         …. (2)

Adding equation 1 and 2, we get

OA+OB+OC+OD=4OP 

If the position vector of a point P with respect to origin O is î + 3ĵ - 2k̂ and that of a point Q is 3î + ĵ - 2k̂, then what is the position vector of the bisector of the angle POQ? 

  1. î - ĵ - k̂ 
  2. î + ĵ - k̂ 
  3. î + ĵ + k̂ 
  4. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : None of the above

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Concept:

 A triangle ABC is said to be an isosceles triangle if triangle ABC must have two sides of equal length.

Calculations:

Given, the position vector of a point P with respect to origin O is î + 3ĵ - 2k̂ and that of a point Q is 3î + ĵ - 2k̂.

OP¯ = î + 3ĵ - 2k̂ and  OQ¯ = 3î + ĵ - 2k̂.

⇒ |OP| = 1+9+4=14

⇒ |OQ| = 9+1+4=14

Here, |OP| = |OQ|

POQ is isoscale.

The position vector of the bisector of the angle POQ = 12(OP+OQ)

⇒The position vector of the bisector of the angle POQ = 12[(î+3ĵ2k̂)+(3î+ĵ2k̂)]

⇒The position vector of the bisector of the angle POQ = 12(4î+4ĵ4k̂)

⇒The position vector of the bisector of the angle POQ = 2î+2ĵ2k̂

What is the area of the parallelogram having diagonals 3î + ĵ - 2k̂ and î - 3ĵ + 4k̂?

  1. 5√5 square units 
  2. 4√5 square units
  3. 5√3 square units
  4. 15√2 square units

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 5√3 square units

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Concept:

Considering a parallelogram ABCD, AC and BD are the diagonals that bisect each other at O.

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We know that, the diagonal of the parallelogram bisects the parallelogram into two triangles of equal area.

Area of the parallelogram = 2 × area of ∆BCD.

In ∆BCD,

Base = BD and Height = CE = OC × sin θ = ½ × AC × sin θ

Area of triangle BCD = ½ × base × height = 1/2 × |BD| × |AC2 sin θ|

So, area of the parallelogram ABCD = |BD| × |AC2 sin θ | = 1/2 × |BD×AC|

Calculation:

Given:

Let us assume the diagonals AC and BD as,

AC = 3î + ĵ - 2k̂

BD = î - 3ĵ + 4k̂

To find: Area of the parallelogram?

Area of the parallelogram = ½ × |BD×AC|

= ½ × |ijk312134|

= ½ × |î {4 – 6} ĵ – {12 – (-2)} + k̂ {-9 – 1}|

= ½ × |-2î - 14ĵ – 10 k̂|

= ½ × 22+142+102

= ½ × √(4 + 196 + 100)

= ½ × √(300)

= ½ × 10√3

= 5√3

If the vectors 3i^8j^+5k^,i^λj^+2k^and2i^+3j^+3k^ form a triangle then λ is equal to?

  1. 11
  2. 5
  3. 3
  4. 12

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 11

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Concept:

 

Triangle Law of Vector Addition: Triangle law of vector addition states that when two vectors are represented as two sides of the triangle with the order of magnitude and direction, then the third side of the triangle represents the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.

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R=A+B

Calculation:

Given vectors are 3i^8j^+5k^,i^λj^+2k^and2i^+3j^+3k^

Using triangle law of vector addition,

3i^8j^+5k^=(i^λj^+2k^)+(2i^+3j^+3k^)

3i^8j^+5k^=3i^+(λ+3)j^+5k^

Comparing the coefficient of j, we get

⇒ -8 = -λ + 3

⇒ λ = 3 + 8

∴ λ = 11

What is the area of ΔOAB, where O is the origin, OA=3i^j^+k^andOB=2i^+j^3k^

  1. 5611squnits
  2. 567squnits
  3. 563squnits
  4. 562squnits

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 562squnits

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Concept:

I. If a=a1i^+a2j^+a3k^andb=b1i^+b2j^+b3k^ then a×b=|i^j^k^a1a2a3b1b2b3|

II. If aandb are the adjacent sides of a triangle, then area of triangle is given by: 12|a×b|

Calculation:

Given: In ΔOAB, where O is the origin, OA=3i^j^+k^andOB=2i^+j^3k^

OA×OB=|i^j^k^311213|=2i^+11j^+5k^

|OA×OB|=22+112+52=56

As we know that, If aandb are the adjacent sides of a triangle, then area of triangle is given by: 12|a×b|

12|OA×OB|=12×56=562squnits

What is the area of the triangle with vertices (0,2,2), (2,0,-1) and (3,4,0)? 

  1. 15/2 sq units
  2. 7/3 sq units
  3. 15 sq units
  4. 1/5 sq units

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 15/2 sq units

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Concept:

Area of triangle when two vectors are given:

12×|AB×AC|

Cross product:

a=x11^+y1j^+z1k^b=x21^+y2j^+z2k^a×b=|i^jk^x1y1z1x2y2z2|

 

Calculation:

Here, Let A = (0,2,2), B = (2,0,-1) and C =(3,4,0) 

AB = (2-0, 0-2, -1-2) = (2, -2, -3) and

AC = (3-0, 4-2, 0-2) = (3, 2, -2)

Area of triangle = 12×|AB×AC|

 =12|i^j^k^223322|=12|[i^(4+6)+j^(4+9)+k^(4+6)]|

=1/2(10 i + 5 j + 10 k)

= 1/2 √(100 + 25 + 100)

= 15/2 sq unit

Hence, option (1) is correct.

Let α=(λ2)a+bandβ=(4λ2)a+3b be two given vectors where vectors aandb are non-collinear. The value of λ for which vectors αandβ are collinear is:

  1. -4
  2. -3
  3. 4
  4. 3

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : -4

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From question, the vectors aandb are non-collinear.

Then, we can write,

aλb

for some non-zero scalar λ.

From question,

α=(λ2)a+b

β=(4λ2)a+3b

So, we can write,

α=kβ for some k ∈ R -{0}

On substituting the values,

(λ2)a+b=k[(4λ2)a+3b]

[(λ2)k(4λ2)]a+(13k)b=0

From question, as aandb are non-collinear, therefore they are linearly independent.

⇒ (λ - 2) - k(4λ - 2) = 0 and (1 - 3k) = 0

Now,

⇒ 1 = 3k

k=13

On substituting value of ‘k’ in another obtained equation,

(λ2)13(4λ2)=0

⇒ 3λ - 6 = 4λ - 2

∴ λ = -4

If AC=2i^+j^+k^ and BD=i^+3j^+2k^ then the area of the quadrilateral ABCD is

  1. 523
  2. 53
  3. 1523
  4. 103

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : 523

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Concept:

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD = 12|AC×BD|  , where ACand BD are diagonals.

Calculations:

Let AC=2i^+j^+k^    and  BD=i^+3j^+2k^ are the diagonal of the quadrilateral ABCD.

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD = 12|AC×BD| ....(1) 

(AC×BD)=|ijk211132|

(AC×BD)=i5j+7k

|AC×BD|=(1)2+(5)2+(7)2

|AC×BD|=75=53

From equation (1), we have

The area of the quadrilateral ABCD = 532

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