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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

If vectors A = 2i + 3j - k, and B = 4i - 2j + 3k, find their dot product.
Options
A -11
B 6i
C 1j
D -1
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dot product = (2)(4) + (3)(-2) + (-1)(3) = 8 - 6 - 3 = -1.

Hint

Dot product is the sum of the products of corresponding components.

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