Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The vector v⃗=3i−λj+2λk\vec{v}=3\mathbf{i}-\lambda\mathbf{j}+2\lambda\mathbf{k} is perpendicular to a⃗=i+5j+k\vec{a}=\mathbf{i}+5\mathbf{j}+\mathbf{k} and parallel to b⃗=6i−2j+4k\vec{b}=6\mathbf{i}-2\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}. Determine the value of λ\lambda.

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