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If the vectors -3i^+4j^+λk^ and μi^+8j^+6k^ are collinear, then λ-μ=
MathematicsVector AlgebraTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B -3
  • C 6
  • D 9
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The correct answer is: 9

Vectors -3i^+4j^+λk^ and μi^+8j^+6k^ are collinear, 

Then,-3i^+4j^+λk^×μi^+8j^+6k^=i^j^k^-34λμ86=0

i^24-8λ-j^-18-μλ+k^-24-4μ=0

24-8λ=0            &     -24-4μ=0

λ=3                 &   μ=-6

λ-μ=3+6=9

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