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If two vectors $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $-4 \hat{i}-6 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$ are parallel to each other then value of $\lambda$ be
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Options:
  • A 0
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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The correct answer is: 2
Let $\vec{A}=2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $\vec{B}=-4 \hat{i}-6 \hat{j}+$,
$\frac{a_1}{b_1}=\frac{a_2}{b_2}=\frac{a_3}{b_3}$ i.e. $\frac{2}{-4}=\frac{3}{-6}=\frac{-1}{\lambda} \Rightarrow \lambda=2$.
$\vec{A}$ and $\vec{B}$ are parallel to each other.

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