Question 41

Mathematics Scalar and Vector Products Hard

If the position vector of A and B relative to O be \(\widehat{i}\, -4\widehat{j}+3\widehat{k}\) and \(-\widehat{i}\, +2\widehat{j}-\widehat{k}\) respectively, then the median through \(\overrightarrow O \) of ΔABC is:

(A) \(-2\widehat{i}\, +2\widehat{j}\)
(B) \(-\widehat{j}+\widehat{k}\)
(C) \(-\widehat{i}\, -\widehat{j}+\widehat{k}\)
(D) \(-\widehat{i}\, -\widehat{j}-\widehat{k}\)
✓ Correct Answer: Option B Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

The midpoint of \(A\) and \(B\), \(M\) is: \[ M = \left( \frac{1 - 1}{2}, \frac{-4 + 2}{2}, \frac{3 - 1}{2} \right) = (0, -1, 1) \] Hence, the vector \(\overrightarrow{OM}\) is: \[ \overrightarrow{OM} = -\hat{j} + \hat{k} \]

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