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Let the vectors a⃗(x)\vec{a}(x), b⃗(x)\vec{b}(x), and c⃗(x)\vec{c}(x) be defined as: a⃗(x)=sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)i^+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)j^+tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)k^\vec{a}(x) = \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{i} + \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{j} + \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{k} b⃗(x)=cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)i^+tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)j^+sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)k^\vec{b}(x) = \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{i} + \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{j} + \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{k} c⃗(x)=tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)i^+sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)j^+cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)k^\vec{c}(x) = \tan^{-1}(\tan x)\hat{i} + \sin^{-1}(\sin x)\hat{j} + \cos^{-1}(\cos x)\hat{k} For x∈(π2,π)x \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right), let a⃗′,b⃗′,c⃗′\vec{a}', \vec{b}', \vec{c}' be the reciprocal system of vectors and V′(x)V'(x) be the volume of the parallelepiped formed by them. Evaluate the integral: I=∫π/2π1xV′(x)dxI = \int_{\pi/2}^{\pi} \frac{1}{x V'(x)} dx

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  • A.

    5π312\frac{5\pi^3}{12}

  • B.

    7π312\frac{7\pi^3}{12}

  • C.

    π34\frac{\pi^3}{4}

  • D.

    0

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Targeted practice for niche, high-difficulty concepts that frequently appear in JEE Advanced exams.

Concepts Behind This Question

Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping|Reciprocal System of Vectors|Geometric Interpretation of Cross Product

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This question tests the geometric interpretation of the scalar triple product combined with the algebraic domain restrictions of inverse trigonometric mappings.

The primary trap is the assumption that sin⁡−1(sin⁡x)=x\sin^{-1}(\sin x) = x, cos⁡−1(cos⁡x)=x\cos^{-1}(\cos x) = x, and tan⁡−1(tan⁡x)=x\tan^{-1}(\tan x) = x universally.

If a student ignores the domain x∈(π/2,π)x \in (\pi/2, \pi) and uses the identity mapping, the vectors become identical, forcing the volume V(x)V(x) to zero and making the reciprocal system undefined (leading to an incorrect assumption that the integral is 0 or undefined).

By correctly applying the branch definitions, the student constructs a non-zero circulant determinant, revealing a hidden polynomial that must be integrated.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterInverse Trigonometric Functions - Class 12
ConceptAlgebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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