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A point (p,q,r) lies on the plane r(^i+2^j+^k)=4. The value of q such that the vector a=p^i+q^j+r^k satisfies the relation ^j×(^j×a)=0, is

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Plane is x+2y+z=4
As (p,q,r) lies on above plane,
so p+2q+r=4
Now, ^j×(^j×a)=0
(^ja)^j(^j^j)a=0(^j(p^i+q^j+r^k))^j(p^i+q^j+r^k)=0
p^i+r^k=0,
which is possible only when p=r=0
So, from equation (1), we get
2q=4q=2

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