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Let a=i+2j+k,b=ij+k and c=i+jk. A vector in the plane of a and b has projection 13 on c. Then, one such vector is

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4i+j4k
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3i+j3k
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4ij+4k
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2i+j2k
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Solution

The correct option is C 4ij+4k
Let v be the vector then v=a+λb
v=(1+λ)^i+(2λ)^j+(1+λ)^k

Now vc|c|=13
|1+λ+2λ1λ|3=13
2λ=±1

λ=3 or 1

v=4^i^j+4^k or 2^i+^j+2^k

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