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If `hati, hatj and hatk` are three mutually perpendicular vectors, then find the value of `hatj. (hatkxx hati).`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( \hat{j} \cdot (\hat{k} \times \hat{i}) \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the vectors**: We have three mutually perpendicular unit vectors: \( \hat{i} \), \( \hat{j} \), and \( \hat{k} \). 2. **Calculate the cross product \( \hat{k} \times \hat{i} \)**: - The cross product of two unit vectors that are perpendicular to each other can be calculated using the right-hand rule. - According to the right-hand rule, \( \hat{k} \times \hat{i} = \hat{j} \). 3. **Substitute the result of the cross product into the dot product**: - Now we need to compute \( \hat{j} \cdot \hat{j} \). 4. **Calculate the dot product \( \hat{j} \cdot \hat{j} \)**: - The dot product of a unit vector with itself is equal to 1. - Therefore, \( \hat{j} \cdot \hat{j} = 1 \). 5. **Final Result**: - Thus, the value of \( \hat{j} \cdot (\hat{k} \times \hat{i}) \) is \( 1 \). ### Summary: The final answer is \( 1 \).
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