Q. If $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}},\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}},\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}\$are three non-coplanar vectors then the vector equation $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{r}} = (1 - p - q)\overrightarrow{\mathbf{a}} + p\overrightarrow{\mathbf{b}} + q\overrightarrow{\mathbf{c}}$ represent a

A) Straight line
B) Plane
C) Plane passing through the origin
D) Sphere
Explanation

(b)
Given equation represents a plane.

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