Determine the value of such that the vectors and are orthogonal.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Orthogonal vectors satisfy . Step 2. Compute the dot product: . Step 3. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** gives dot product ; gives dot product ; gives dot product .
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