GATE PH 2018 • Q26 NAT • 1 Mark

Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics

Nuclear & Particle Physics

Subtopic: Nuclear Models, Radioactivity & Elementary Particles

Question Statement:

Given V⃗ 1 = î - ĵ and V⃗ 2 = -2î + 3ĵ + 2k̂, which one of the following V⃗ 3 makes (V⃗ 1, V⃗ 2, V⃗ 3) a complete set for a three dimensional real linear vector space ? (A) V⃗ 3 = î + ĵ + 4k̂ (B) V⃗ 3 = 2î - ĵ + 2k̂ (C) V⃗ 3 = î + 2ĵ + 6k̂ (D) V⃗ 3 = 2î + ĵ + 4k̂

Official Answer Key:

2.5

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2018 Q.26)** **1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**: This question examines concepts in **Nuclear & Particle Physics** within *Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics* (1 Mark, NAT). **2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**: - Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Nuclear & Particle Physics. - Setting up the exact evaluation: $\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$ - Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window. **3. Final Answer**: Official numerical answer is **2.5**.

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