Let O be the origin and the position vector of A and B be 2 i+2 j+ k and 2 i+4 j+4 k respectively. If the internal bisector of angle AOB meets the…
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Let O be the origin and the position vector of A and B be 2i^+2j^+k^ and 2i^+4j^+4k^ respectively. If the internal bisector of ∠AOB meets the line AB at C, then the length of OC is
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Options
A
3231
B
3234
C
4334
D
2331
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Solution
We know that, the internal bisector divides base in the same ratio as the two remaining sides.
⇒OBOA=BCAC
⇒22+42+4222+22+12=BCAC
⇒63=BCAC
⇒AC:BC=1:2
⇒C≡(31×2+2×2,31×4+2×2,31×4+2×1)
⇒C≡(2,38,2)
⇒OC=22+(38)2+22
⇒OC=8+964=3136
⇒OC=3234
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