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Consider a vector `vecF=4hati-3hatj`. Another vector that is perpendicular to `vecF` is

A

`4hati+3hatj`

B

`6hati`

C

`7hatk`

D

`3hati -4hatj`

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To find a vector that is perpendicular to the given vector \(\vec{F} = 4\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}\), we can use the property that two vectors are perpendicular if their dot product is zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Vector**: The vector given is \(\vec{F} = 4\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}\). 2. **Set Up the Perpendicular Condition**: Let the vector we are looking for be \(\vec{A} = a\hat{i} + b\hat{j}\). For \(\vec{A}\) to be perpendicular to \(\vec{F}\), the dot product must equal zero: \[ \vec{F} \cdot \vec{A} = 0 \] 3. **Calculate the Dot Product**: The dot product \(\vec{F} \cdot \vec{A}\) is calculated as follows: \[ \vec{F} \cdot \vec{A} = (4\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}) \cdot (a\hat{i} + b\hat{j}) = 4a - 3b \] 4. **Set the Dot Product to Zero**: To satisfy the perpendicular condition, we set the dot product to zero: \[ 4a - 3b = 0 \] 5. **Solve for One Variable**: Rearranging the equation gives: \[ 4a = 3b \quad \Rightarrow \quad b = \frac{4}{3}a \] This means that for any value of \(a\), we can find a corresponding \(b\) that will make \(\vec{A}\) perpendicular to \(\vec{F}\). 6. **Choose a Specific Value**: For simplicity, let’s choose \(a = 3\). Then: \[ b = \frac{4}{3} \times 3 = 4 \] So one possible vector is: \[ \vec{A} = 3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} \] 7. **Check the Options**: Now, let’s check the given options: - Option 1: \(4\hat{i} + 3\hat{j}\) - Option 2: \(6\hat{i}\) - Option 3: \(7\hat{k}\) - Option 4: \(3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j}\) The vector \(7\hat{k}\) (Option 3) is also perpendicular to any vector in the \(i-j\) plane, including \(\vec{F}\). ### Conclusion: Thus, both \(3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j}\) and \(7\hat{k}\) are vectors that are perpendicular to \(\vec{F}\). However, since the question asks for a specific vector from the options provided, the correct answer is **Option 3: \(7\hat{k}\)**.

To find a vector that is perpendicular to the given vector \(\vec{F} = 4\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}\), we can use the property that two vectors are perpendicular if their dot product is zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Vector**: The vector given is \(\vec{F} = 4\hat{i} - 3\hat{j}\). 2. **Set Up the Perpendicular Condition**: ...
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