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Let OO be a fixed origin. A moving point OtO_t has a position vector relative to OO given by: r⃗0(t)=(∫−1tu2−1u4+1du+C)i^+tj^+t2k^\vec{r}_0(t) = \left( \int_{-1}^t \frac{u^2 - 1}{u^4 + 1} du + C \right) \hat{i} + t \hat{j} + t^2 \hat{k} The vertices of a tetrahedron A,B,C,DA, B, C, D have position vectors relative to OtO_t such that their sum is: ∑V∈{A,B,C,D}r⃗V/Ot=4(∫t1u2−1u4+1du)i^+4(1−t)j^+4(1−t2)k^\sum_{V \in \{A,B,C,D\}} \vec{r}_{V/O_t} = 4 \left( \int_t^1 \frac{u^2 - 1}{u^4 + 1} du \right) \hat{i} + 4(1-t) \hat{j} + 4(1-t^2) \hat{k} The parameter tt is restricted to the maximal domain SS where the function f(t)=∫0tx2−1x4+1dxf(t) = \int_0^t \frac{x^2 - 1}{x^4 + 1} dx is decreasing. The constant CC is chosen such that the maximum value of the i^\hat{i}-component of r⃗0(t)\vec{r}_0(t) for t∈St \in S is 2ln⁡(2+1)\sqrt{2} \ln(\sqrt{2} + 1). If the absolute position vector of the centroid GG of the tetrahedron is r⃗G=αi^+βj^+γk^\vec{r}_G = \alpha \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j} + \gamma \hat{k}, find the value of α+β+γ\alpha + \beta + \gamma.

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  • A.

    2

  • B.

    2−2ln⁡(2+1)2 - \sqrt{2} \ln(\sqrt{2} + 1)

  • C.

    2+2ln⁡(2+1)2 + \sqrt{2} \ln(\sqrt{2} + 1)

  • D.

    4

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Concepts Behind This Question

Position Vector Origin Dependence|Centroid of a Tetrahedron|Inequalities in Definite Integrals|Integration Constant Trap

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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 CC is irrelevant or zero when calculating absolute positions.

The problem forces them to determine CC 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 (v=u+1/uv = u + 1/u) that yields a negative logarithmic value, perfectly canceling the boundary-derived constant CC.

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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SubjectMathematics
ChapterVector Algebra - Class 12
ConceptPosition Vector Origin Dependence
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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