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  1. ​If a vector 2î + 3ĵ + 8k̂ is perpendicular to the vector 4ĵ - 4î - αk̂ , then the value of α is ​​
    1. 1/2
    2. –1/2
    3. 1
    4. –1
Correct Option: B

For two vectors to be perpendicular to each other
A . B = 0
(2î + 3ĵ + 8k̂) . (4ĵ - 4î - αk̂) = 0
–8 + 12 + 8α = 0

α = -
4
= -
1
82



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