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If the vectors α^i+α^j+γ^k,^i+^k and γ^i+γ^j+β^k lie on a plane, where α,β and γ are distinct non-negative numbers, then γ is

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Arithmetic mean of α and β
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Geometric mean of α and β
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Harmonic mean of α and β
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Geometric mean of α and β
Since, the vectors are coplanar.
ααγ101γγβ=0
or, α(0γ)+α(γβ)+γ(γ0)=0
or, αγ+αγαβ+γ2=0
or, γ2=αβ
or, γ=αβ
Therefore, γ is GM of α and β.
Hence, B is the correct option.


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