Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Vector Algebra Q #859
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
1 Marks 2023 MCQ SINGLE
$\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are two non-zero vectors such that the projection of $\vec{a}$ on $\vec{b}$ is 0. The angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$:
(A) $\frac{\pi}{2}$
(B) $\pi$
(C) $\frac{\pi}{4}$
(D) 0

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The projection of $\vec{a}$ on $\vec{b}$ is given by:

$\frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|} = 0$

Since $\vec{b}$ is a non-zero vector, $|\vec{b}| \neq 0$. Therefore, $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 0$.

We know that $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos{\theta}$, where $\theta$ is the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$.

So, $|\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos{\theta} = 0$. Since $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are non-zero vectors, $|\vec{a}| \neq 0$ and $|\vec{b}| \neq 0$.

Therefore, $\cos{\theta} = 0$.

The angle $\theta$ for which $\cos{\theta} = 0$ is $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.

Correct Answer: $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires students to apply the formula and concept of projection of vectors to find the angle between them.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of the concept of projection and its relation to the angle between vectors, rather than just recalling a formula.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly assesses knowledge of vector projection as covered in the textbook.