Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider A⃗=ai^−2j^+4k^\vec A = a\hat i - 2\hat j + 4\hat k and B⃗=2i^+j^+k^\vec B = 2\hat i + \hat j + \hat k. The vector A⃗\vec A is required to be perpendicular to B⃗\vec B, and the vector C⃗=A⃗+B⃗\vec C = \vec A + \vec B must be parallel to 2i^−2j^+10k^2\hat i - 2\hat j + 10\hat k. Which value of aa satisfies both conditions? a) −2-2 b) 11 c) −1-1 d) 22

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