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The position vector of vertices A, B, C of Δ are i ^ + 2 j ^ + 3 k ^ , i ^ + j ^ + 3 k ^ , 2 i ^ + j ^ + 3 k ^ respectively. Let l is the length of angle bisector of ∠BAC , then the value of l2 is

Options

A

4 + 2√2

B

4 - 2√2

C

2 + 2√2

D

2 - 2√2

Correct Answer :

4 - 2√2

Solution :

The correct option is 4 - 2√2.

From the given information and the provided diagram, we are given a triangle ABC where the position vectors of the vertices are:
Vertex A=i^+2j^+3k^, which corresponds to the coordinates A(1,2,3).
Vertex B=i^+j^+3k^, which corresponds to the coordinates B(1,1,3).
Vertex C=2i^+j^+3k^, which corresponds to the coordinates C(2,1,3).

Step 1: Find the lengths of the sides AB and AC
The length of side AB is calculated using the distance formula:
AB=(11)2+(12)2+(33)2=0+1+0=1
Similarly, the length of side AC is:
AC=(21)2+(12)2+(33)2=1+1+0=2

Step 2: Apply the Angle Bisector Theorem
Let the angle bisector of BAC meet the side BC at a point D.
According to the Angle Bisector Theorem, the bisector of an angle divides the opposite side in the ratio of the lengths of the other two sides. Therefore:
BDDC=ABAC=12
This shows that point D divides the line segment joining B(1,1,3) and C(2,1,3) internally in the ratio 1:2.

Step 3: Determine the coordinates of point D
Using the section formula, the coordinates of D are:
D=(1·2+2·11+2,1·1+2·11+2,1·3+2·31+2)
Simplifying each coordinate:
D=(2+22+1,1,3)

Step 4: Find the length of the angle bisector AD (l)
Let l be the length of AD. The distance between A(1,2,3) and D(2+22+1,1,3) is given by:
l=(2+22+11)2+(12)2+(33)2
Let us simplify the term 2+22+11:
2+22+11=2+2(2+1)2+1=12+1
Substituting this back into the expression for l:
l=(12+1)2+(1)2+0
Squaring both sides to find l2:
l2=(12+1)2+1

Step 5: Simplify the final expression
Rationalize the denominator of the fraction:
12+1=21(2+1)(21)=2121=21
Now, substitute this value into the equation for l2:
l2=(21)2+1
Expand the squared term:
l2=(222+1)+1
l2=422

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