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If a=^i+^j,b=^j+^k,c=αa+βb and the vectors ^i2^j+^k,3^i+2^j^k,c are coplanar, then αβ=

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Solution

The correct option is D 3
c=λ(^i2^j+^k)+μ(3^i+2^j^k) (property of coplanar)
c=α(^i+^j)+B(^j+^k)
3μ+λ=α---------(1)
λμ=β ---------------(2)
2λ+2μ=α+β----------(3)
Add (1) (2) & (3)
12(α+β)+β=0
α+2β=0
α=3β
αβ=3

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