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Vectors: Position vector MCQ

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Position vectorEasyQuestion 260004

Question

The position vector of the midpoint of A(2, 4, 6) and B(4, 8, 10) is:
  1. A
    3î + 6ĵ + 8k̂
    Correct
  2. B
    2î + 4ĵ + 4k̂
  3. C
    6î + 12ĵ + 16k̂
  4. D
    î + 2ĵ + 2k̂

Correct answer

3î + 6ĵ + 8k̂

Explanation

Midpoint = ((2+4)/2)î + ((4+8)/2)ĵ + ((6+10)/2)k̂ = 3î + 6ĵ + 8k̂.