Determine coefficient λ so vectors p and q are mutually perpendicular p=lambda a+17b q=3a-b |a|=2 , |b|=5 , angle between a & b vector is 120^(circ)

c0nman56

c0nman56

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2022-10-23

Determine coefficient λ so vectors p and q are mutually perpendicular
p = λ a + 17 b
q=3a-b
|a|=2 , |b|=5 , angle between a & b vector is 120
I got for vectors a and b
a = ( 1 , 3 ) b = ( 5 2 , 5 3 2 )  
how do I find coefficient λ ?

Answer & Explanation

Kamden Simmons

Kamden Simmons

Beginner2022-10-24Added 10 answers

Hint: we get
p q = 3 λ a 2 + 51 a b λ a b 17 b 2
and use that
x 2 = | x | 2

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