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Let a, b and c are three vectors hacing magnitude 1, 2 and 3 respectively satisfying the relation [a b c]=6. If `hat(d)` is a unit vector coplanar with b and c such that `b*hat(d)=1`, then evaluate `|(axxc)*d|^(2)+|(axxc)xxhat(d)|^(2)`.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will evaluate the expression \( |(a \times c) \cdot d|^2 + |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}|^2 \). ### Step 1: Understand the given information We have three vectors \( a, b, c \) with magnitudes: - \( |a| = 1 \) - \( |b| = 2 \) - \( |c| = 3 \) The scalar triple product \( [a \, b \, c] = a \cdot (b \times c) = 6 \). ### Step 2: Analyze the scalar triple product The scalar triple product can also be expressed as: \[ [a \, b \, c] = |a| \cdot |b| \cdot |c| \cdot \sin(\theta) \] where \( \theta \) is the angle between \( a \) and the vector \( b \times c \). Since we know that \( |a| = 1 \), \( |b| = 2 \), and \( |c| = 3 \), we can write: \[ 6 = 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot \sin(\theta) \implies \sin(\theta) = 1 \] This means \( a \) is perpendicular to the plane formed by \( b \) and \( c \). ### Step 3: Find \( |a \times c| \) Using the properties of cross products: \[ |a \times c| = |a| \cdot |c| \cdot \sin(\phi) \] where \( \phi \) is the angle between \( a \) and \( c \). Since \( |a| = 1 \) and \( |c| = 3 \), we have: \[ |a \times c| = 1 \cdot 3 \cdot \sin(\phi) = 3 \sin(\phi) \] ### Step 4: Evaluate \( |(a \times c) \cdot d|^2 \) Since \( d \) is a unit vector coplanar with \( b \) and \( c \), we can express: \[ |(a \times c) \cdot d| = |a \times c| \cdot |d| \cdot \cos(\theta') \] where \( \theta' \) is the angle between \( a \times c \) and \( d \). Since \( |d| = 1 \), we have: \[ |(a \times c) \cdot d| = |a \times c| \cdot \cos(\theta') \] ### Step 5: Evaluate \( |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}|^2 \) Using the formula for the magnitude of a cross product: \[ |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}| = |a \times c| \cdot |\hat{d}| \cdot \sin(\theta'') \] where \( \theta'' \) is the angle between \( a \times c \) and \( \hat{d} \). Since \( |\hat{d}| = 1 \), we have: \[ |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}| = |a \times c| \cdot \sin(\theta'') \] ### Step 6: Combine the results Now we can combine the results: \[ |(a \times c) \cdot d|^2 + |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}|^2 = (|a \times c| \cdot \cos(\theta'))^2 + (|a \times c| \cdot \sin(\theta''))^2 \] Using the identity \( \cos^2(\theta) + \sin^2(\theta) = 1 \): \[ = |a \times c|^2 \cdot (\cos^2(\theta') + \sin^2(\theta'')) = |a \times c|^2 \] ### Step 7: Substitute the values We know: \[ |a \times c| = 3 \] Thus: \[ |(a \times c)|^2 = 3^2 = 9 \] ### Final Result Therefore, the final answer is: \[ |(a \times c) \cdot d|^2 + |(a \times c) \times \hat{d}|^2 = 9 \]
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