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A vector `vecA` is along the positive z-axis and its vector product with another vector `vecB` is zero, then vector `vecB` could be :

A

`hati+hatj`

B

`4hati`

C

`hati+hatk`

D

`-7hatk`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the conditions given in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Information**: - We have a vector \(\vec{A}\) that is along the positive z-axis. This can be represented as: \[ \vec{A} = A \hat{k} \] where \(A\) is the magnitude of the vector and \(\hat{k}\) is the unit vector in the z-direction. 2. **Vector Product Condition**: - We are told that the vector product (cross product) of \(\vec{A}\) and another vector \(\vec{B}\) is zero: \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = 0 \] - The cross product of two vectors is zero if the vectors are parallel or if one of the vectors is the zero vector. 3. **Determining the Direction of \(\vec{B}\)**: - Since \(\vec{A}\) is along the z-axis, for \(\vec{A} \times \vec{B} = 0\), vector \(\vec{B}\) must also be parallel to \(\vec{A}\). This means \(\vec{B}\) can be expressed as: \[ \vec{B} = B \hat{k} \] where \(B\) is some scalar multiple. 4. **Analyzing the Given Options**: - We need to check which of the given options can be expressed as a multiple of \(\hat{k}\): 1. \( \hat{i} + \hat{j} \) (not parallel to \(\hat{k}\)) 2. \( 4 \hat{i} \) (not parallel to \(\hat{k}\)) 3. \( \hat{i} + \hat{k} \) (not purely along \(\hat{k}\)) 4. \( -7 \hat{k} \) (this is parallel to \(\hat{k}\)) 5. **Conclusion**: - The only vector from the options that is parallel to \(\vec{A}\) (which is along the z-axis) is: \[ \vec{B} = -7 \hat{k} \] - Therefore, the answer is: \[ \vec{B} = -7 \hat{k} \] ### Final Answer: \(\vec{B} = -7 \hat{k}\)
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