If $x_0$ is the point of local minima of $f(x) = \bar{a} \cdot (\bar{b} \times \bar{c})$ where $\bar{a} = x \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$,$\bar{b} = -2 \hat{i} + x \hat{j} - \hat{k}$,$\bar{c} = 7 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + x \hat{k}$,then the value of $\bar{a} \cdot \bar{b}$ at $x = x_0$ is

  • A
    $-3$
  • B
    $-15$
  • C
    $-12$
  • D
    $-9$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Let $\exp(x)$ denote the exponential function $e^x$. If $f(x) = \exp\left(x^{\frac{1}{x}}\right)$ for $x > 0$, then the minimum value of $f$ in the interval $[2, 5]$ is:

If $p(x)$ is a polynomial of degree three that has a local maximum value $8$ at $x=1$ and a local minimum value $4$ at $x=2$,then $p(0)$ is equal to:

If the area of a circular sector of perimeter $60 \ m$ is to be maximized,then its radius must be......... $m$.

The minimum value of the function $f(x) = 2x^2 - \ln|x|$ for $x \geq 1$ is:

The maximum volume (in cubic units) of the cylinder which can be inscribed in a sphere of diameter $6$ units is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo