If the vectors a=λ i+μ j+4 k, b=-2 i+4 j-2 k and =2 i+3 j+ k are coplanar and the projection of a on the vector b is √54 units, then the sum of all…
JEE Main 2023 — Mathematics Vectors & 3D Geometry
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If the vectors a=λi^+μj^+4k^,b=−2i^+4j^−2k^ and c=2i^+3j^+k^ are coplanar and the projection of a on the vector b is 54 units, then the sum of all possible values of λ+μ is equal to
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Options
A
0
B
6
C
24
D
18
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Solution
Given,
a=λi^+μj^+4k^,b=−2i^+4j^−2k^ and c=2i^+3j^+k^ are coplanar
So, ∣λ−22μ434−21∣=0
⇒λ(10)−μ(2)+4(−14)=0
⇒10λ−2μ=56
⇒5λ−μ=28.....(1)
And given projection of a on b is 54
⇒∣b∣a⋅b=54
⇒24−2λ+4μ−8=54
⇒−2λ+4μ−8=54×24....(2)
By solving equation (1)&(2) we get,
⇒λ+μ=24
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