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The vector ^i+x^j+3^k is rotated through an angle θ and is doubled in magnitude. It now becomes 4^i+(4x2)^j+2^k. The possible value(s) of x is(are)

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{2,23 }
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{13,2}
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23
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13
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Solution

The correct option is A {2,23 }
Since, the vector ^i+x^j+3^k is doubled in magnitude then it becomes, 4^i+(4x2)^j+2^k
2|^i+x^j+3^k|=|4^i+(4x2)^j+2^k|
21+x2+9=16+(4x2)2+4
40+4x2=20+(4x2)2
3x24x4=0
(x2)(3x+2)=0
x=2,23

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