Find Unit Vector Orthogonal to A in Plane B & C

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Homework Statement



Find a unit vector orthogonal to A in the plane B and C if A=2i-j+k B=i+2j+k and C=i+j-2k

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Im thinking the solution is to take the cross product of B and C. and that would be the solution??
 
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MozAngeles said:

The Attempt at a Solution


Im thinking the solution is to take the cross product of B and C. and that would be the solution??

BxC would give satisfy the conditions yes, but you will need to get the unit vector of BxC.
 
So my answer would be 1/[tex]\sqrt{35}[/tex](5i+3k-j)?