If the position vectors of the vertices A, B and C of a triangle ABC are respectively 4 i+7 j+8 k, 2 i+3 j+4 k and 2 i+5 j+7 k, then the position…
JEE Main 2018 — Mathematics Vectors & 3D Geometry
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If the position vectors of the vertices A,B and C of a △ABC are respectively 4i^+7j^+8k^,2i^+3j^+4k^ and 2i^+5j^+7k^, then the position vector of the point, where the bisector of ∠A meets BC is
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A
21(4i^+8j^+11k^)
B
31(6i^+13j^+18k^)
C
41(8i^+14j^+9k^)
D
31(6i^+11j^+15k^)
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Solution
Suppose angular bisector of A meets BC at D(x,y,z) Using angular bisector theorem, ACABDCBD=DCBD=(4−2)2+(7−5)2+(8−7)2(4−2)2+(7−3)2+(8−4)2=22+22+1222+42+42=36=2
D(x,y,z)=(36,313,318) Therefore, position vector of point P=31(6i+13j+18k)
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