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If A  and B are perpendicular vectors, where A=5i^+7j^3k^ and B=2i^+2j^ak^ , then the value of a is

a
−2
b
8
c
−7
d
−8

detailed solution

Correct option is D

For perpendicular vectors, A→.B→=0 ; so  (5i^+7j^−3k^).(2i^+2j^−ak^)=0 or 10+14+3a=0  or 3a=−24 or  a=−8

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