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For what value of m , If the vector \vec{A}=2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-6\hat{k} is perpendicular to \vec{B}=3\hat{i}-m\hat{j}+6\hat{k} ?

Option: 1

-5
 


Option: 2

-10
 


Option: 3

3

 


Option: 4

7


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We have, 

\vec{A}.\vec{B}=AB\cos \theta

Since vector A is perpendicular to vector B.

\vec{A}.\vec{B}=AB\cos \theta =0 \\ \vec{A}.\vec{B}=(2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-6\hat{k}).(3\hat{i}-m\hat{j}+6\hat{k}) \\ \vec{A}.\vec{B}=6-3m-36 \\ 0=-30-3m \\ 30=-3m \\ m=-10 \\

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