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If the vectors A=ai^aj^+k^  andB=ai^+j^2 are mutually perpendicular, then positive value of ‘a’ is

a
2
b
4
c
3
d
1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

(1)A→.  B→  =  0⇒ai^−aj^+k^  .ai^+j^−2=0⇒  a2−a−2=0    ⇒ a−2a+1=0  ⇒  a=2,  −1

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