Let →p and →q be the position vectors of P and Q respectively with respect to O and |→p|=p,|→q|=q. R,S divide P,Q Internally and externally in the ratio 2:3 respectively. If OR and OS are perpendicular, then
A
9p2=4q2
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B
4p2=9q2
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C
9p=4q
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D
4p=9q
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Solution
The correct option is A9p2=4q2 O is the origin. R divides PQ internally in the ratio 2:3, ⇒→r=3→p+2→q3+2 Also, →s=3→p−2→q3−2 Because its given that OR is perpendicular to OS, their dot product equals 0. ∴15(3→p+2→q).(3→p−2→q)=0 ⇒9p2=4q2