Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Vectors and Matrices - 12.4 The Dot Product - Exercises and Problems for Section 12.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 520: 16

Answer

The vectors are perpendicular.

Work Step by Step

We are given that $\vec{a}=\sqrt 3 i+j$, $\vec{b}=3i+\sqrt 3 j$ and $c=i-\sqrt 3j$ $b=\sqrt 3 (\sqrt 3i+j)=\sqrt 3 a$ This implies that $b$ is a scalar product of $a$, and $a$& $b$ are parallel vectors. Now, $a \cdot c=(\sqrt 3 i+j) \cdot (i-\sqrt 3 j)=0$ The dot product of the two vectors is $0$. This implies that a and c are also parallel to each other.
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