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Published on: August 14, 2026
If a, b and c be three non-zero vectors, no two of which are collinear. If the vector 
is collinear with c and 
is collinear with a, then ( 
being some non-zero scalar) 
is equal to
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Let 
and 
then 
and 
So, 
Since 
and 
are non-zero and non-collinear, we have 
and 
i.e., 
and 
In either case, we have 
.
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