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If the vectors a=^i^j+2^k,b=2^i+4^j+^k and c=λ^i+^j+μ^k are mutually orthogonal, then (λ,μ)=

A
(2,3)
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(2,3)
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C
(3,2)
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D
(3,2)
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Solution

The correct option is B (3,2)
Since a, b and c are mutually orthogonal then
a.b=0,
b.c=0,
c.a=0
Putting values
2λ+4+μ=0,
λ1+2μ=0
Solving these equations, we get
λ=3,μ=2
Hence, option D is correct.

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