Question 7

Mathematics Scalar and Vector Products Medium

If the vectors \(\bar{a}=(1, x,-2)\) and \(\bar{b}=(x, 3,-4)\) are mutually perpendicular, then the value of \(x\) is

(A) -2
(B) 2
(C) 4
(D) -4
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option A

Step-by-step Solution:

Dot product of the two vectors must be zero, hence \[\] \(x+3 x+8=0 \Rightarrow 4 x+8=0 \Rightarrow \mathrm{x}=-2 \quad\) Choice (A)\[\]