Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Vector Algebra Q #556
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
1 Marks 2024 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
If \(\vec{a}=2\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}\) and \(\vec{b}=\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}\), then \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\):
(A) collinear vectors which are not parallel
(B) parallel vectors
(C) perpendicular vectors
(D) unit vectors
Correct Answer: C

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To determine the relationship between vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\), we can calculate their dot product.

The dot product of \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is given by: \(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = (2\hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}) \cdot (\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})\)

Calculating the dot product: \(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = (2 \times 1) + (-1 \times 1) + (1 \times -1) = 2 - 1 - 1 = 0\)

Since the dot product is 0, the vectors are perpendicular.

Correct Answer: perpendicular vectors

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student needs to apply the concept of dot product to determine the relationship between the two vectors.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires the student to follow a specific procedure (calculating the dot product) to arrive at the solution.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly tests the student's understanding of vector properties and their relationships as covered in the textbook.