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Syllabus of JEE Vector & 3D

● Basics of Vectors
● Representation of Vectors
● Algebra of Vectors
- Triangle law of addition
- Parallelogram law of addition
- Multiplication of vectors
● Collinearity of Vectors
● Components of vectors
● Section Formulae
● Products of Vectors (Dot & Cross)
● Distance Formula
● Section Formula
● Concept of DCs and DRs
● Angle between two intersecting lines
● Skew lines
● Shortest Distance between lines
● Equation of a line
1. Vector Quantity
Vector Algebra
A quantity which has magnitude & also a direction in space is called a vector
quantity.
2. Position Vector
Let O be the origin & P be a point in space having coordinates (x, y, z) with
respect to the origin O. Then the vector is called the position vector of
the point P with respect to O.
The angles made by with positive direction of x, y & z-axes (say ⍺, β & γ
respectively) are called its direction angles, and the cosine value of these
angles
i.e., cos ⍺, cos β & cos γ are called direction cosines of , denoted by l, m
& n respectively.
3. Types of Vectors
Vector Algebra
1. Zero Vector: A vector whose initial and terminal
4. Addition of Vector
points coincide, is called a zero vector (or null
vector) denoted as It has zero magnitude
2. Unit Vector: A vector whose magnitude is unity

(i.e., 1 unit) is called unit vector. The unit vector in
the direction of is denoted as.
3. Coinitial Vectors: Two or more vectors having the

same initial point are called coinitial vectors.
4. Collinear Vectors: Two or more vectors are called

collinear, if they are parallel to the same line,
irrespective of their magnitude.
5. Equal Vectors: Two vectors are said to be equal, if

they have same magnitude & direction regardless
of the position of their initial points.
6. Negative of a vector: A vector whose magnitude is

the same as that of the given vector, but the
direction is opposite to that of t, is called negative
of the given vector.
5. Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
Vector Algebra
6. Component of Vector
7. Vector Joining two Points
Vector Algebra
8. Section Formulae 9. Scalar (or dot) Product of two Vectors

11. Vector (or Cross) Product of two Vectors
Vector Algebra
10. Projection of Vector Along a Directed Line
12. Properties Regarding Scalar and Vector Product

1. Direction Cosines of a Line (DC’s)
3D - Geometry
The direction cosines are generally denoted by l, m, n.
Hence, l = cos ⍺, m = cos β,

n = cos γ
Note that l2 + m2 + n2 = 1
3. Equation of a Line
2. Direction Ratios of a Line (DR’s)
1. Equation of a line through a given point with
Any three numbers a, b and c proportional to the position vector and parallel to a given vector :
direction cosines l, m and n, respectively are called In vector form,
direction ratios of the line. In cartesian form,
● The direction ratios of a line passing through
two points P(x1, y1, z1) and Q(x2, y2, z2) are
(x2 - x1), (y2 - y1), (z2 - z1) where,
Here, a, b, c are also the direction ratios of the line
● 2. Equation of a line passing through two given
points with position vectors
● In vector form,
In cartesian form,
4. Angle between Two Lines 3D - Geometry 5. Shortest Distance between Two Lines
In vector form, 1. Distance between Parallel Lines
The angle between two lines The shortest distance parallel lines
2. Distance between Two Skew Lines

In cartesian form, In vector form,
The angle between two lines: The distance between two skew lines
In cartesian form,
The distance between two skew lines
cos θ = |l1l2 + m1m2 + n1n2|

● If two lines are perpendicular, then
● If two lines are parallel, then

Most Important Areas

● Collinearity of Vectors
● Projection of Vectors
● Products of Vectors (Dot & Cross)
● Shortest distance b/w the lines
● Intersection of lines
● Foot of perpendicular from point on line
Let’s understand Types of Problems and their Variations

Type 1 : Product of Vectors
Type 2 : Projection of Vector
Type 3 : Collinearity of Vectors
Type 4 : Application of Vector on different figures
Type 5 : Distance between lines

Type 6 : Intersection of lines
Type 7 : Image of Point
Type 8 : Foot of the perpendicular from a point
Write down all the types in your copy, we will discuss

each in Detail
Variation 1: Finding dot and cross product of vectors and relationship

b/w them
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Variation 2 : Problems involving angle b/w the vectors

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Variation 3 : Finding magnitude of vector if angle b/w two vectors is

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Product of Vectors
We define the products of two vectors in two ways.

1. Scalar Product (or dot product).
2. Vector Product (or cross product).
Product of Vectors
Scalar Product or Dot Product

Product of Vectors
Properties of Dot Product

Product of Vectors
Notes:
Product of Vectors
Notes:
1. if are like parallel.
2. if are unlike parallel.
Product of Vectors
Vector Product or Cross Product

Product of Vectors
Properties of Vector Product

1.
2.
3.
Note
1.
2. and
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A 32
B 36
C 24
D 20


A 32
B 36
C 24
D 20
Solution
D


D
Solution
A 85
B 90
C 75
D 95


A 85
B 90
C 75
D 95
Solution
Variation 1 : Finding projection of a vector on other vectors

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Variation 2 : Finding unknown parameters

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Unit Vector
Projection of Vector
Let’s look at the projection of a vector along another vector.
Projection of on
Projection of on
Projection of Vector
Let’s look at the projection of a vector along another vector.
Projection of on
Projection of on
Note
is called projection vector (or component vector) of
along .
Consider a △ABC where A(1, 3, 2), B(-2, 8, 0) and C(3, 6, 7). If the angle
bisector of ∠BAC meets the line BC at D, then the length of the projection of
the vector AD on the vector AC is:
D
D
Solution
D


D
Solution
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A 15/2
B 8
C 13/2
D 7


A 15/2
B 8
C 13/2
D 7
Solution
Type 3 : Collinearity of Vectors
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Collinearity of Vectors
Definition
Two vectors are said to be collinear if their directed

line segments are parallel disregards to their
direction.
Conditions of Collinear Vectors
● Condition 1: Two vectors p and q are considered to be
collinear vectors if there exists a scalar 'n' such that p = n. q

collinear vectors if and only if the ratio of their corresponding
coordinates are equal. This condition is not valid if one of the
components of the given vector is equal to zero.
Conditions of Collinear Vectors
collinear vectors if their cross product is equal to the zero
vector. This condition can be applied only to
three-dimensional or spatial problems.
A 30
B -30
C -25
D 35
7
7
1
A 30
B -30
C -25
D 35
Solution
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A 16
B 49
C 36
D 25


A 16
B 49
C 36
D 25
Solution
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D
Solution
Type 4 : Application of Vector on different figures
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Application of Vector on different figures

B C
O A
Area of parallelogram

B C
O A
Area of


A 7
B 6
C 8
D 10
1
1
1
A 7
B 6
C 8
D 10
Solution
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1
A(2, 6, 2), B(-4, 0, λ), (2, 3, -1) and D (4,5, 0), |λ| ≤ 5 are the vertices
of a quadrilateral ABCD. If its area is 18 square units, then 5- 6λ is
equal to ______.
1
equal to ______.
1
equal to ______.
1
equal to ______.
Correct answer is 11
Solution
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Let for a triangle ABC,

If δ > 0 and the area of the triangle ABC is 5√6,
then CB.CA is equal to
A 60
B 54
C 120
D 108



A 60
B 54
C 120
D 108
Solution
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Variation 1 : Finding shortest distance

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Variation 2 : Finding unknown parameters, using concept of

shortest distance
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Distance between lines
Parallel Lines
Two or more lines are parallel when they lie in the same
plane and never intersect.
★ Two non-parallel lines in 3D may or may not intersect

Skew lines:
Two lines in space which are neither parallel nor
intersecting are called skew lines
Shortest distance between lines

For skew line:
d=
Shortest distance between lines

For parallel line:
D
1
1
1
D
Solution
A 10
B 5
C 7
D 8


A 10
B 5
C 7
D 8
Solution
If the shortest distance between the line joining the points (1, 2, 3)
and (2, 3, 4), and the line is a, then 28ɑ2

is equal to _____.

is equal to _____.

is equal to _____.

is equal to _____.
Correct Answer is 18
Solution
Type 6 : Intersection of lines

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Intersection of lines
A 69
D 9
1
1
1
A 69
D 9
Solution



Solution
Solution
Let a line passing through the point (-1, 2, 3) intersect the lines L1
______.
______.
______.
______.

Solution
Type 7 : Image of Point

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Image of Point
Given point Steps for finding foot of the perpendicular & Image of a POINT
Step 1: Find the general point on the line
Step 2: Find the dr's of line joining given point and general point
Step 3: Equate the dot product of dr's obtained in step-2 with dr's
General Point of given line to zero
Step 4: Substitute 'A' value in general point - FOOT
Step 5: Use mid-point theorem, to get the IMAGE

A 102
B 138
C 132
D 108
1
1
1
A 102
B 138
C 132
D 108
Solution
A 32
B 31
C 33
D 34


A 32
B 31
C 33
D 34
Solution
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Solution
Type 8 : Foot of the perpendicular from a point

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A 99
B 102
C 101
D 100
1
1
1
A 99
B 102
C 101
D 100
Solution
The foot of perpendicular of the point (2, 0,5) on the line

is (α, β, γ). Then, which of the following is NOT correct?
D



D
Solution
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Correct Answer is 4
Solution
Homework Problems for Practice

Vector & 3D
A 313
B 413
C 423
D 323
A 313
B 413
C 423
D 323
Solution
Solution
A 680
B 720
C 760
D 640
A 680
B 720
C 760
D 640
Solution
Solution
Solution
Correct answer is 3
Solution
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Answer
48
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Answer
22
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Answer
12
Solution
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Answer
16
Solution
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Answer
9
Solution
Solution
Correct answer is 1
Solution
If the shortest distance between the lines
and then the integral value of a is equal to

___________.
If the shortest distance between the lines
and then the integral value of a is equal to

___________.
Correct answer is 2
Solution
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Maha Revision : Mathematics : Vector & 3D

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Old JEE 2023

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Syllabus of JEE Vector & 3D

2. Unit Vector: A vector whose magnitude is unity

3. Coinitial Vectors: Two or more vectors having the

4. Collinear Vectors: Two or more vectors are called

5. Equal Vectors: Two vectors are said to be equal, if

6. Negative of a vector: A vector whose magnitude is

8. Section Formulae 9. Scalar (or dot) Product of two Vectors

10. Projection of Vector Along a Directed Line

12. Properties Regarding Scalar and Vector Product

Hence, l = cos ⍺, m = cos β,

2. Distance between Two Skew Lines

cos θ = |l1l2 + m1m2 + n1n2|

● If two lines are parallel, then

Most Important Areas

Let’s understand Types of Problems and their Variations

Type 1 : Product of Vectors

Type 2 : Projection of Vector

Type 3 : Collinearity of Vectors

Type 4 : Application of Vector on different figures

Type 5 : Distance between lines

Write down all the types in your copy, we will discuss

Type 1 : Product of Vectors

Variation 1: Finding dot and cross product of vectors and relationship

JEE Main 2024

JEE Main 2023

Type 1 : Product of Vectors

Variation 2 : Problems involving angle b/w the vectors

JEE Main 2023

Type 1 : Product of Vectors

Variation 3 : Finding magnitude of vector if angle b/w two vectors is

JEE Main 2023

We define the products of two vectors in two ways.

Scalar Product or Dot Product

Properties of Dot Product

Vector Product or Cross Product

Properties of Vector Product

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Type 2 : Projection of Vector

Variation 1 : Finding projection of a vector on other vectors

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Type 2 : Projection of Vector

Variation 2 : Finding unknown parameters

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