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For three non coplanar vectors a,b,c the relation a×bc=|a|b|c| holds if and only if

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b.c=c.a=0
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a.b=b.c=0
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a.b=b.c=c.a=0
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c.a=a.b=0
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Solution

The correct option is B a.b=b.c=c.a=0
From given relation
a×bc=|a|b|c|
Let a=^i, b=^j and c=^k
a×bc=|a|b|c|
^i×^j^k=1×1×1
^k^k=1
1=1
Relation holds only when a,b,c are unit vectors and perpendicular
So,
ab=bc=cc=0

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