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If A  and  B are perpendicular vectors and vector A  =5i^+7j^3k^  and  B=2i^+2j^ak^. The value of a is

a
-2
b
8
c
-7
d
-8

detailed solution

Correct option is D

For perpendicular vector A→.B→ = 0⇒5i^+7j^−3k^.2i^+2j^−ak^ = 0⇒10 + 14 + 3a = 0 ⇒ a = -8

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