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Question #41611
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Let be a fixed origin. A moving point has a position vector relative to given by: The vertices of a tetrahedron have position vectors relative to such that their sum is: The parameter is restricted to the maximal domain where the function is decreasing. The constant is chosen such that the maximum value of the -component of for is . If the absolute position vector of the centroid of the tetrahedron is , find the value of .
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2
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4
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Concepts Behind This Question
Position Vector Origin Dependence|Centroid of a Tetrahedron|Inequalities in Definite Integrals|Integration Constant Trap
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This question tests the invariance of the centroid under origin translation, coupled with a definite integral evaluation trap.
Students often incorrectly assume the integration constant is irrelevant or zero when calculating absolute positions.
The problem forces them to determine by analyzing the domain of validity using the First Derivative Test on an integral function (Inequality filter).
Furthermore, the definite integral requires an algebraic substitution () that yields a negative logarithmic value, perfectly canceling the boundary-derived constant .
Failing to correctly identify the decreasing nature of the integral function leads to an incorrect maximum boundary, trapping the student in a non-canceling logarithmic mess.
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Vector Algebra - Class 12 |
| Concept | Position Vector Origin Dependence |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |