Determine the value of if the vectors and are perpendicular.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 6

  1. Step 1: Two non-zero vectors are perpendicular if and only if their scalar dot product is zero: . Step 2. Compute dot product: . Step 3. Solve: . Answer: 6. Why not the others: makes a sign error in dot product.

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