Let $\overrightarrow{a}=a_1 \hat{i}+a_2 \hat{j}+a_3 \hat{k}$.
Assertion $(A)$ : The identity $|\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{i}|^2+|\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{j}|^2+|\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{k}|^2=2|\overrightarrow{a}|^2$ holds for $\overrightarrow{a}$.
Reason $(R)$ : $\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{i}=a_3 \hat{j}-a_2 \hat{k}$,$\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{j}=a_1 \hat{k}-a_3 \hat{i}$,and $\overrightarrow{a} \times \hat{k}=a_2 \hat{i}-a_1 \hat{j}$.
Which of the following is correct?

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct reason for $(A)$.
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct reason for $(A)$.
  • C
    $(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is false.
  • D
    $(A)$ is false,$(R)$ is true.

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