If the resultant of three forces −→F1=p^i+3^j−^k,−→F2=−5^i+^j+2^k and −→F3=6^i−^k acting on a particle have magnitude equal to 5 units, then the value(s) of p is (are)
A
-6
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B
-4
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C
2
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is C 2 Resultant of all three vectors are, →R=−→F1+−→F2+−→F3 →R=(p^i+3^j−^k)+(−5^i+^j+2^k)+(6^i−^k) →R=(p+1)^i+4^j+0^k |→R|=√(p+1)2+42+02 5=√(p+1)2+42p+1=±3 ⇒p=2,−4