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If the vectors \( \vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}, \vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k} \) and \( \vec{c} = 2\lambda \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + \mu \hat{k} \) are mutually orthogonal, then \( \lambda + \mu \) is equal to
If the vectors \( \vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}, \vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k} \) and \( \vec{c} = 2\lambda \hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + \mu \hat{k} \) are mutually orthogonal, then \( \lambda + \mu \) is equal to
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For mutually orthogonal vectors, check dot product pairwise.
Updated On: May 1, 2026
- \( 5 \)
- \( -9 \)
- \( -1 \)
- \( 0 \)
- \( -5 \)
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The Correct Option is D
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