If a vector ^i+x^j+3^k is doubled in magnitude, then it becomes 4^i+(4x−2)^j+2^k. The value(s) of x is (are)
A
−23
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B
13
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C
23
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D
2
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Solution
The correct option is D 2 Since, the vector ^i+x^j+3^k is doubled and its magnitude become equal to vector 4^i+(4x−2)^j+2^k
Therefore, 2|^i+x^j+3^k|=|4^i+(4x−2)^j+2^k| 2√1+x2+9=√16+(4x−2)2+4 40+4x2=20+(4x−2)2 3x2−4x−4=0 (x−2)(3x+2)=0 x=2,−23