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If a=^i+^j+^k,b=2^i^j+^k and c=^i+x^j+y^k, are linearly dependent and |c|=3 then (x,y) is

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(1,1)
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(2,0)
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(15,75)
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(75,35)
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Solution

The correct option is A (1,1)
Given that the three vectors are linearly dependent so
c=la+mb
l+2m=1
lm=x
x=3y2
l+m=y
Also, x2+y2+1=3
10y212y+2=0
y=1,15
x=1,75

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