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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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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
We know,
AB=BA
AB=(4^i+5^j+6^k)(3^i+4^j+5^k)
AB=^i+^j+^k
Similarly,
CD=DC
CD=(4^i+6^j)(7^i+9^j+3^k)
CD=3^i3^j3^k

So we can write, CD=3(AB).
Vectors AB and CD are antiparallel

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