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If a,b, and c are unit vectors such that a+2b+2c=0, the |a×c| is equal to :

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14
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154
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1516
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1516
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Solution

The correct option is B 154
a+2b+2c=0

a+2c=2b

(a+2c).a+2c=2b.(2b)

a.a+4c.c=4b.b

1+4+4a.c=4

a.c=14

=a.c^c+a×c=a

|a.c|2+|a×c|2=1

116+|a×c|2=1

|a×c|2=1516

|a×c|=154

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