Set a =i+xj+k and b =2i−j+yk. Compute all values of x and y for which a bot b and ||a|| =||b||.

Mbalisikerc

Mbalisikerc

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2022-07-29

Set a =i+xj+k and b =2i−j+yk. Compute all values
of x andy for which a b and ||a|| =||b||.

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Jorge Franklin

Jorge Franklin

Beginner2022-07-30Added 11 answers

If a is perpendicular to b then a.b = 0
(i + xj + k).(2i -j + yk) = 0
(i) 2-x+y = 0
if ||a|| = ||b|| then
1 + x 2 + 1 = 4 + 1 + y 2
(ii) x = ± 3 + y 2
from (i) and (ii):
x 2 = ( 2 + y ) 2 = ( 3 + y 2 )
y 2 + 4 y + 4 = y 2 + 3
y = -1/4
from (i) x = 2-1/4 = 7/4

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