Problem

Given the vectors A=2i3j+k and B=i+2j+4k. If A and B are orthogonal to each other, find the value of k.

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Step 4: Solving for k, we get 4k=8 and finally, k=2.

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Step 1 :Step 1: Since vectors A and B are orthogonal, their dot product will be equal to zero. That is, AB=0.

Step 2 :Step 2: Calculating the dot product, we get AB=(2)(1)+(3)(2)+(1)(4k).

Step 3 :Step 3: Simplifying, we get 26+4k=0.

Step 4 :Step 4: Solving for k, we get 4k=8 and finally, k=2.

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