NIMCET 2025 — Mathematics PYQ
NIMCET | Mathematics | 2025If a,b and c are three vectors such that a×b=c, a⋅c=2 and b⋅c=1. If ∣b∣=1, then find the value of ∣a∣.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
2
(Correct Answer) - B.
1
- C.
4
- D.
3
2
Explanation
Solution
Given:
undefined
undefined
From properties of the cross product:
However, the question provides:
Mathematical Contradiction:
Since undefined is the result of undefined, the dot product with its components must be zero:
If we ignore the orthogonality rule and force a calculation using undefined:
Assuming undefined (undefined):
If the question meant undefined:
Final Answer (Based on Option A):
Explanation
Solution
Given:
undefined
undefined
From properties of the cross product:
However, the question provides:
Mathematical Contradiction:
Since undefined is the result of undefined, the dot product with its components must be zero:
If we ignore the orthogonality rule and force a calculation using undefined:
Assuming undefined (undefined):
If the question meant undefined:
Final Answer (Based on Option A):

