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If a , b , c are three non-zero vectors, no two of which are collinear and the vector a + b is collinear with c , b + c is collinear with a , then a + b + c =
(a) a

(b) b

(c) c

(d) none of these

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(d) None of these

a+b is collinear with c

a+b=xc .....(1)

where x is scalar and x ≠ 0.

b+c is collinear with a

b+c=ya ..... (2)

y is scalar and y ≠ 0

Substracting (2) from (1) we get,

ac=xcyaa(1+y)=(1+x)c

As given a, c are not collinear,

∴ 1 + y = 0 and 1 + x = 0

y = −1 and x = −1

Putting value of x in equation (1)

a+b=ca+b+c=0

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