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If a = 2i - 3j + k and b = i + j - 2k, then a + b =

Answer: 3i - 2j - k.

  • A i - 4j + 3k
  • B 3i + 2j - k
  • C i + 4j - k
  • D 3i - 2j - k

Correct answer: D. 3i - 2j - k

Explanation: Add components: (2+1)i + (-3+1)j + (1-2)k = 3i - 2j - k.

xya (4,1)b (2,3)a + b (6,4)

Triangle law of vector addition: placing vector b at the head of vector a, the diagonal from the start to the final head gives the resultant a + b.

Concept context

Vectors, dot product, cross product, and geometric applications

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