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If a,b,c are non-coplanar unit vectors such that a×(b×c)=(b+c)2, then the angle between a and b is

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3π4
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π4
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π2
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π
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Solution

The correct option is A 3π4
Since, a×(b×c)=b+c2
(a.c)b(a.b)c=12b+12c
On equating the coefficient of c, we get
a.b=12|a||b| cos θ=12cos θ=12θ=3π4

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