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What is the value of λ for which the vectors  and  are perpendicular?

  1. 21
  2. -18
  3. -22
  4. 22

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Option 3 : -22
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Concept:

If vectors  are perpendicular then 

 

Calculation:

Given:  and  are perpendicular

Let  and 

We know that, If vectors  are perpendicular then 

⇒ -2 - 20 - λ = 0 

⇒ -22 - λ = 0 

∴ λ = -22

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