Question
Mathematics Question on Vector Algebra
Let O be the origin and let PQR be an arbitrary triangle. The point S is such that OP⋅OQ+OR⋅OS=OR⋅OP+OQ⋅OS=OQ⋅OR+OP⋅OS Then the triangle PQR has S as its
A
centroid
B
circumcentre
C
incentre
D
orthocenter
Answer
orthocenter
Explanation
Solution
OP⋅OQ+OR⋅OS=OR⋅OP+OQ⋅OS
⇒OP⋅(OQ−OR)=OS⋅(OQ−OR)
⇒(OP−OS)⋅(RQ)=0
(SP)⋅(RQ)=0
⇒SP⊥RQ
Similarly SR⊥QP and SQ⊥PR
Hence, S is orthocentre