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Grade 11Vectors

The vector joing the points A(1,1,-1) and B(2,-3,4) and pointing from A to B- (a) -i+4j-5k (b) i+4j+5k (c) i-4j+5k

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13 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer13 Years ago

clearly, OA= i+j-k

OB= 2i-3j+4k

by triangle law,

OA+AB=OB

AB=OB-OA

AB= 2i-3j+4k -(i+j-k)= (2i-i) + (-3j-j) + (4k+k)= i-4j+5k

Therefoe, correct option is (C)