Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Vectors

Question:

If $\vec a, \vec b$ are the position vectors of A, B respectively and C is a point on AB produced such that AC = 3 AB, then the position vector of C is

Options:

$3 \vec a-2\vec b$

$3 \vec b-2\vec a$

$3 \vec b+2\vec a$

$2\vec a-3\vec b$

Correct Answer:

$3 \vec b-2\vec a$

Explanation:

 Let the position vector for C be $\vec c$

Clearly, B divides AC internally in the ratio 1 : 2.

$∴\vec b=\frac{2\vec a+1.\vec c}{2+1}⇒\vec c=3\vec b-2\vec a$