Home
Class 12
MATHS
If vecu and vecv are unit vectors and...

If ` vecu and vecv ` are unit vectors and `theta` is the acute angle between them, then ` 2 vecu xx 3vecv` is a unit vector for

A

no value of ` theta`

B

exactly on value of `theta`

C

exactly two values of ` theta`

D

more than two values of ` theta`

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To solve the problem, we need to determine the conditions under which the vector \( 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} \) is a unit vector, given that \( \vec{u} \) and \( \vec{v} \) are unit vectors and \( \theta \) is the acute angle between them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \( \vec{u} \) and \( \vec{v} \) are unit vectors, we have: \[ |\vec{u}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{v}| = 1 \] 2. **Cross Product of Two Vectors**: The magnitude of the cross product of two vectors is given by: \[ |\vec{u} \times \vec{v}| = |\vec{u}| |\vec{v}| \sin \theta \] Substituting the magnitudes of \( \vec{u} \) and \( \vec{v} \): \[ |\vec{u} \times \vec{v}| = 1 \cdot 1 \cdot \sin \theta = \sin \theta \] 3. **Calculating the Cross Product**: Now, we need to find the magnitude of \( 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} \): \[ 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} = 6(\vec{u} \times \vec{v}) \] Therefore, the magnitude is: \[ |2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v}| = 6 |\vec{u} \times \vec{v}| = 6 \sin \theta \] 4. **Condition for a Unit Vector**: For \( 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} \) to be a unit vector, its magnitude must equal 1: \[ 6 \sin \theta = 1 \] 5. **Solving for \( \sin \theta \)**: Rearranging the equation gives: \[ \sin \theta = \frac{1}{6} \] 6. **Finding the Angle \( \theta \)**: Since \( \theta \) is an acute angle, we can find the angle using the inverse sine function: \[ \theta = \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{6}\right) \] 7. **Conclusion**: Since \( \sin \theta = \frac{1}{6} \) has a unique solution in the interval \( (0, \frac{\pi}{2}) \), we conclude that there is exactly one value of \( \theta \) that satisfies the condition. ### Final Answer: The answer is that there is exactly one value of \( \theta \) for which \( 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} \) is a unit vector. ---

To solve the problem, we need to determine the conditions under which the vector \( 2\vec{u} \times 3\vec{v} \) is a unit vector, given that \( \vec{u} \) and \( \vec{v} \) are unit vectors and \( \theta \) is the acute angle between them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \( \vec{u} \) and \( \vec{v} \) are unit vectors, we have: \[ |\vec{u}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{v}| = 1 ...
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • SCALER AND VECTOR PRODUCTS OF TWO VECTORS

    OBJECTIVE RD SHARMA ENGLISH|Exercise Section I - Solved Mcqs|12 Videos
  • SCALAR AND VECTOR PRODUCTS OF THREE VECTORS

    OBJECTIVE RD SHARMA ENGLISH|Exercise Exercise|63 Videos
  • SOLUTIONS OF TRIANGLES

    OBJECTIVE RD SHARMA ENGLISH|Exercise Exercise|20 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

If vecu and vecv are unit vectors and theta is the acute angle between them, then 2 uvecu xx 3vecv is a unit vector for

If vec(a) and vec(b) are the unit vectors and theta is the angle between them, then vec(a) + vec(b) is a unit vector if

If hat u and hat v are unit vectors and theta is the acute angle between them, then 2 hat uxx3 hat v is a unit vector for (1) exactly two values of theta (2) more than two values of theta (3) no value of theta (4) exactly one value of theta

If vec a\ a n d\ vec b be two unit vectors and theta is the angle between them. Then vec a+ vec b\ is an unit vector, if theta= pi/2 b. (2pi)/3 c. pi/4 d. pi/3

Let vec a\ a n d\ vec b be two unit vectors and alpha be the angle between them, then vec a+ vec b is a unit vectors, if

If veca and vecb are unit vectors and theta is the angle between them then show that |veca-vecb|=2sin.(theta)/(2)

Let veca and vecb be two unit vectors and alpha be the angle between them, then veca + vecb is a unit vector , if alpha =

If vec a and vec b are two unit vectors and theta is the angle between them, then the unit vector along the angular bisector of vec a and vec b will be given by

If vec(e_(1)) and vec(e_(2)) are two unit vectors and theta is the angle between them, then sin (theta/2) is:

If hata and hatb are two unit vectors and theta is the angle between them then vector 2hatb+hata is a unit vector if (A) theta= pi/3 (B) theta=pi/6 (C) theta=pi/2 (D) theta=pi