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P `(vecp) and Q (vecq)` are the position vectors of two fixed points and `R(vecr)` is the postion vector of a variable point. If R moves such that `(vecr-vecp)xx (vecr-vecq)=vec0`then the locus of R is

A

a plane containing the origian O and parallel to two non-collinear vectors `vec(OP) and vec(OQ) `

B

the surface of a sphere described on PQ as its diameter

C

a line passing through points P and Q

D

a set of lines parallel to line PQ

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`r (vecr)` moves on PQ
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