a=2i−j+k,b=i+2j−3k,c=3i+λj+5k are coplanar. Then find the value of λ
A
λ=4
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B
λ=−4
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C
λ=−7
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D
λ=7
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Solution
The correct option is Bλ=−4 Three vectors, a, b, c are coplanar if [abc]=0 or ∣∣
∣∣2−1112−33λ5∣∣
∣∣=0 or 2(10+3λ)+1(5+9)+1(λ−6)=0 ( expanding along first row.) or 7λ+28=0∴λ=−4