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If a1,b1,c1 is the reciprocal system of vector triad of a,b,c, then a×a1+b×b1+c×c1 is:

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Solution

The correct option is A 0
We know, for the reciprocal system, a1=b×c[a b c]
Similarly, b1=c×a[a b c]
and c1=a×b[a b c]
Hence a×a1+b×b1+c×c1=Σa×(b×c)[a b c]=[(ac)b(ab)c]+[(ba)c(bc)a]+[(cb)a(ca)b][a b c]=0

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