The position vectors of points A,B,C and D are A=3^i+4^j+5^k, B=4^i+5^j+6^k,C=7^i+9^j+3^k and D=4^i+6^j, then the displacement vectors −−→AB and −−→CD are
A
Perpendicular
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B
Parallel
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C
Antiparallel
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D
Inclined at an angle of 60∘
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Solution
The correct option is C Antiparallel →A=3^i+4^j+5^k →B=4^i+5^j+6^k →C=7^i+9^j+3^k →D=4^i+6^j −−→AB=→B−→A =(4^i+5^j+5^k)−(3^i+4^j+5^k) =^i+^j+^k
−−→CD=→D−→C =(4^i+5^j)−(7^i+9^j+3^k) =−3^i−3^j−3^k
SInce −−→CD=λ(−−→AB)(where,λ=−3)
Therefore , they are antiparallel.