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If x is parallel to y and z where x=2^i+^j+αk,y=α^i+^k and z = 5^i^j, then α is equal to

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±5
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±6
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±7
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C ±7
Given x is parallel to y and z
x.(y×z)=0[xyz]=0
∣ ∣21αα01510∣ ∣=0α ±7.

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