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Let O\((0,0)\), A\((-1,2)\) and B\((1,3)\) be the vertices of \(△\)OAB. The bisector of angle O intersects side AB at point D. The value of \(\overset{⃗}{OD}\cdot \overset{⃗}{AB}\) is equal to...

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The angle bisector divides the opposite side in the ratio of the adjacent sides.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(-5(\sqrt{2}+1)\)
  • \(5(1-\sqrt{2})\)
  • \(5(\sqrt{2}+1)\)
  • \(5(\sqrt{2}-1)\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the concept
The bisector of angle \(O\) meets \(AB\) at \(D\) so that \(\dfrac{AD}{DB} = \dfrac{OA}{OB}\) (angle bisector theorem).

Step 2: Find the lengths
\(OA = \sqrt{1 + 4} = \sqrt{5}\) and \(OB = \sqrt{1 + 9} = \sqrt{10}\). So \(AD : DB = \sqrt{5} : \sqrt{10} = 1 : \sqrt{2}\).

Step 3: Find D
By the section formula, \(\overrightarrow{OD} = \dfrac{\sqrt{2}\,\overrightarrow{OA} + 1\cdot\overrightarrow{OB}}{\sqrt{2} + 1} = \dfrac{(-\sqrt{2} + 1,\ 2\sqrt{2} + 3)}{\sqrt{2} + 1}\).

Step 4: Dot product
\(\overrightarrow{AB} = (2, 1)\). Then \(\overrightarrow{OD}\cdot\overrightarrow{AB} = \dfrac{2(1 - \sqrt{2}) + 2\sqrt{2} + 3}{\sqrt{2} + 1} = \dfrac{5}{\sqrt{2} + 1} = 5(\sqrt{2} - 1)\), option (D).

Final Answer:
The dot product is 5(sqrt 2 - 1). This is option (D). \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }5(\sqrt{2}-1)} \]
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