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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 determine which vector \( \vec{B} \) can produce a zero vector when crossed with the vector \( \vec{A} \), which is along the positive z-axis. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Vector \( \vec{A} \)**: Since \( \vec{A} \) is along the positive z-axis, we can represent it as: \[ \vec{A} = n \hat{k} \] where \( n \) is a scalar (magnitude of the vector) and \( \hat{k} \) is the unit vector in the z-direction. 2. **Understanding the Cross Product**: The cross product \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \) is zero if and only if \( \vec{A} \) and \( \vec{B} \) are parallel or if either vector is zero. This means that \( \vec{B} \) must also have no component in the z-direction. 3. **Evaluate Each Option**: We will evaluate each option to see if it satisfies the condition of being parallel to \( \vec{A} \) or having no z-component. - **Option 1: \( \vec{B} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} \)**: \[ \vec{B} = 1 \hat{i} + 1 \hat{j} + 0 \hat{k} \] Calculate \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \): \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 0 & n \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - n) - \hat{j}(0 - n) + \hat{k}(0 - 0) = -n \hat{i} + n \hat{j} \] This is not zero, so option 1 is incorrect. - **Option 2: \( \vec{B} = 4 \hat{i} \)**: \[ \vec{B} = 4 \hat{i} + 0 \hat{j} + 0 \hat{k} \] Calculate \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \): \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 0 & n \\ 4 & 0 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - 0) - \hat{j}(0 - 4n) + \hat{k}(0 - 0) = 4n \hat{j} \] This is not zero, so option 2 is incorrect. - **Option 3: \( \vec{B} = \hat{i} + \hat{k} \)**: \[ \vec{B} = 1 \hat{i} + 0 \hat{j} + 1 \hat{k} \] Calculate \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \): \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 0 & n \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - 0) - \hat{j}(0 - n) + \hat{k}(0 - 0) = n \hat{j} \] This is not zero, so option 3 is incorrect. - **Option 4: \( \vec{B} = -7 \hat{k} \)**: \[ \vec{B} = 0 \hat{i} + 0 \hat{j} - 7 \hat{k} \] Calculate \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \): \[ \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 0 & n \\ 0 & 0 & -7 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(0 - 0) - \hat{j}(0 - 0) + \hat{k}(0 - 0) = 0 \] This is zero, so option 4 is correct. ### Conclusion: The vector \( \vec{B} \) that satisfies the condition \( \vec{A} \times \vec{B} = 0 \) is: \[ \vec{B} = -7 \hat{k} \]
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