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Let u=2i^+3j^+k^, v=-3i^+2j^ and w=i^-j^+4k^, Then which of the following statement is true?
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A u is perpendicular to v but not w
  • B v is perpendicular to w but not u
  • C w is perpendicular to u but not v
  • D u is perpendicular to both v and w
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The correct answer is: u is perpendicular to v but not w

u=2i^+3j^+k^, v=-3i^+2j^w=i^-j^+4k^

u.v=2i^+3j^+k^.-3i^+2j^

u.v=-6+6+0

u.v=0  

Therefore. u is perpendicular to v.

Now, u.w=(2i^.i^)+(3j^.-j^)+(k^.4k^)

u.w=2-3+4=3

Therefore, u is not perpendicular w.

Now, w.v=i^-j^+4k^.-3i^+2j^

w.v=-3-2+0=-5

Therefore w is not perpendicular v.

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