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If `vec(a)xx vec(b) = vec(c) and vec(b) xx vec(c) = vec(a)`, then which one of the following is correct?

A

`vec(a),vec(b),vec(c)` are orthogonal in pairs and `|vec(a)|=|vec(c)| and |vec(b)|=1`

B

`vec(a),vec(b),vec(c)` are non-orthogonal to each other

C

`vec(a), vec(b), vec(c)` are orthogonal in pairs but `|vec(a)|!=|vec(c)|`

D

`vec(a), vec(b), vec(c)` are orthogonal is pairs but `|vec(b)|!=1`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vector equations step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Given Equations**: We are given two vector equations: \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \vec{C} \] \[ \vec{B} \times \vec{C} = \vec{A} \] 2. **Understanding Cross Product**: The cross product of two vectors results in a vector that is perpendicular to both of the original vectors. Therefore, from the first equation, we can conclude: - \(\vec{C}\) is perpendicular to both \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). 3. **Analyzing the Second Equation**: From the second equation, we have: - \(\vec{A}\) is perpendicular to both \(\vec{B}\) and \(\vec{C}\). This means that \(\vec{A}\), \(\vec{B}\), and \(\vec{C}\) are mutually perpendicular to each other. 4. **Conclusion on Orthogonality**: Since all three vectors are mutually perpendicular, we can conclude that: - \(\vec{A}\), \(\vec{B}\), and \(\vec{C}\) are orthogonal in pairs. 5. **Finding Magnitudes**: Now, let's find the magnitudes of these vectors. We know: \[ |\vec{A} \times \vec{B}| = |\vec{C}| \] The magnitude of the cross product can be expressed as: \[ |\vec{A}||\vec{B}|\sin(\theta) \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). Since \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) are perpendicular, \(\theta = 90^\circ\) and \(\sin(90^\circ) = 1\). Thus: \[ |\vec{C}| = |\vec{A}||\vec{B}| \] 6. **Applying the Second Equation**: Similarly, from the second equation: \[ |\vec{B} \times \vec{C}| = |\vec{A}| \] Again, since \(\vec{B}\) and \(\vec{C}\) are perpendicular, we have: \[ |\vec{A}| = |\vec{B}||\vec{C}| \] 7. **Equating the Two Magnitude Relations**: Now we have two equations: \[ |\vec{C}| = |\vec{A}||\vec{B}| \] \[ |\vec{A}| = |\vec{B}||\vec{C}| \] Substituting the first equation into the second gives: \[ |\vec{A}| = |\vec{B}||\vec{A}||\vec{B}| \] This simplifies to: \[ 1 = |\vec{B}|^2 \] Therefore, we find: \[ |\vec{B}| = 1 \] 8. **Finding the Relationship Between A and C**: Substituting \(|\vec{B}| = 1\) back into the first equation: \[ |\vec{C}| = |\vec{A}| \cdot 1 = |\vec{A}| \] Thus, we conclude: \[ |\vec{A}| = |\vec{C}| \] ### Final Conclusion: From the analysis, we conclude that: - \(\vec{A}\), \(\vec{B}\), and \(\vec{C}\) are orthogonal in pairs. - \(|\vec{A}| = |\vec{C}|\) - \(|\vec{B}| = 1\) Thus, the correct option is: **A: \(\vec{A}, \vec{B}, \vec{C}\) are orthogonal in pairs and \(|\vec{A}| = |\vec{C}|\) and \(|\vec{B}| = 1\)**.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vector equations step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Given Equations**: We are given two vector equations: \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \vec{C} ...
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