The vectors $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$ and $\vec{c} = -3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$ represent the sides of: |
an equilateral triangle an obtuse-angled triangle an isosceles triangle a right-angled triangle |
a right-angled triangle |
The correct answer is Option (4) → a right-angled triangle ## $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k},$ $\vec{b} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k},$ $\vec{c} = -3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k},$ When two vectors are perpendicular to each other: $\vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = 0$ So, $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) \cdot (\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k})$ $= [2 + 3 - 5]$ $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$ So, a right-angled triangle is formed. |