JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Vector or Cross product of two vectors and its application

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    If a and b are two vectors such that a . b = 0 and \[\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b}=\mathbf{0},\] then [IIT Screening 1989; MNR 1988; UPSEAT 2000, 01]

    A)                 a is parallel to b   

    B)                 a is perpendicular to b

    C)                 Either a or b is a null vector

    D)                 None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               \[\mathbf{a}.\mathbf{b}=0\Rightarrow \mathbf{a}\,\bot \,\mathbf{b}\] or \[\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{0}\]or \[\mathbf{b}=\mathbf{0}\]            and \[\mathbf{a}\times \mathbf{b}=\mathbf{0}\Rightarrow \mathbf{a}||\mathbf{b}\] or \[\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{0}\] or \[\mathbf{b}=\mathbf{0}\]                                 Hence, either \[\mathbf{a}\]or \[\mathbf{b}\] is a null vector.


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