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If u,v,w are three non-zero and non-coplanar vectors, then (u+vw)[(uv)×(vw)] is equal to:

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0
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u(v×w)
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u(w×v)
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3u(v×w)
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Solution

The correct option is B u(v×w)
Let (u+vw)[(uv)×(vw)]=E
E=(u+vw)[(u×v)(u×w)0+(v×w)]
Now, on multiplying (taking dot product) each term, we have:
E=uv×wvu×wwu×v
E=[uvw]+[uvw][uvw]
E=u(v×w)

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