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The vector a=αˆi+2ˆj+βˆk lies in the plane of the vectors b=ˆi+ˆj and c=ˆj+ˆk and bisects the angle between b and c. Then, which one of the following gives possible values of α and β?

A
α=2,β=2
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α=1,β=2
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C
α=2,β=1
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D
α=1,β=1
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Solution

The correct option is D α=1,β=1
a=λ(b+c)
(a lies in plane of b and c and bisects the angle between b and c)
αi+2j+βk=λ(i+j2+j+k2)
αi+2j+βk=λ(i+2j+k2)
λ=2α,λ=2andλ=2β
α=β=1

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