(a) Three honey bees were found flying along the vectors $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = 4\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{c} = 3\hat{i} + 2\hat{k}$ respectively. Find the value of $\lambda$ such that the path for $\vec{a} + \lambda \vec{b}$ is perpendicular to $\vec{c}$. OR (b) If $A, B$ and $C$ be three non-collinear points such that $\vec{AB} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}$, then find the area of $\Delta ABC$.

Year	Paper Code	Set	Position
CBSE 2026	Series 65-5	Set 1	Question 24
CBSE 2026	Series 65-5	Set 2	Question 22
CBSE 2026	Series 65-5	Set 3	Question 25

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