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If the position vectors of the vertices A,B and C of a `DeltaABC` are `7hatj+10k,-hati+6hatj+6hatk and -4hati+9hatj+6hatk`, respectively, the triangle is

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A. equilateral

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B. isosceles

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C. scalene

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D. right angled and isosceles also

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To determine the type of triangle formed by the vertices A, B, and C with given position vectors, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define the Position Vectors Let: - Position vector of A, **A** = \( 0\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 10\hat{k} \) - Position vector of B, **B** = \( -1\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} \) - Position vector of C, **C** = \( -4\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} \) ### Step 2: Calculate the Vectors AB, BC, and AC 1. **Vector AB**: \[ \vec{AB} = \vec{B} - \vec{A} = (-1\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) - (0\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 10\hat{k}) \] \[ = -1\hat{i} + (6 - 7)\hat{j} + (6 - 10)\hat{k} = -1\hat{i} - 1\hat{j} - 4\hat{k} \] 2. **Vector BC**: \[ \vec{BC} = \vec{C} - \vec{B} = (-4\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) - (-1\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) \] \[ = (-4 + 1)\hat{i} + (9 - 6)\hat{j} + (6 - 6)\hat{k} = -3\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 0\hat{k} \] 3. **Vector AC**: \[ \vec{AC} = \vec{C} - \vec{A} = (-4\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) - (0\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 10\hat{k}) \] \[ = -4\hat{i} + (9 - 7)\hat{j} + (6 - 10)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 4\hat{k} \] ### Step 3: Calculate the Magnitudes of the Vectors 1. **Magnitude of AB**: \[ |\vec{AB}| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-1)^2 + (-4)^2} = \sqrt{1 + 1 + 16} = \sqrt{18} \] 2. **Magnitude of BC**: \[ |\vec{BC}| = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + (3)^2 + (0)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 9} = \sqrt{18} \] 3. **Magnitude of AC**: \[ |\vec{AC}| = \sqrt{(-4)^2 + (2)^2 + (-4)^2} = \sqrt{16 + 4 + 16} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \] ### Step 4: Determine the Type of Triangle - We have: - \( |\vec{AB}| = \sqrt{18} \) - \( |\vec{BC}| = \sqrt{18} \) - \( |\vec{AC}| = 6 \) Since \( |\vec{AB}| = |\vec{BC}| \), the triangle is **isosceles**. ### Conclusion The triangle formed by the vertices A, B, and C is an **isosceles triangle**. ---

To determine the type of triangle formed by the vertices A, B, and C with given position vectors, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define the Position Vectors Let: - Position vector of A, **A** = \( 0\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 10\hat{k} \) - Position vector of B, **B** = \( -1\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} \) - Position vector of C, **C** = \( -4\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} \) ...
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