Question:

If a vector 2î+3ĵ+8 is perpendicular to the vector 4ĵ-4î+α,then the value of α is:

Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
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  • \(\frac{1}{2}\)

  • \(-(\frac{1}{2})\)

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A =2\(\hat{i}\)+3\(\hat j\)+8\(\hat k\)
B =4\(\hat i\)−4\(\hat j\)+a\(\hat k\)
Given that A and B are parallel, A. B = 0 (2\(\hat{i}\)+3\(\hat j\)+8\(\hat k\))(4\(\hat i\)−4\(\hat j\)+a\(\hat k\))
8−12+8a=0
a= \(\frac{4}{8}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
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Concepts Used:

Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar

When a vector is multiplied by a scalar quantity, the magnitude of the vector changes in proportion to the scalar magnitude, but the direction of the vector remains the same.

Properties of Scalar Multiplication:

The Magnitude of Vector:

In contrast, the scalar has only magnitude, and the vectors have both magnitude and direction. To determine the magnitude of a vector, we must first find the length of the vector. The magnitude of a vector formula denoted as 'v', is used to compute the length of a given vector ‘v’. So, in essence, this variable is the distance between the vector's initial point and to the endpoint.