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 521: 18

Answer

The two vectors u and v can be perpendicular when $t=2; -1$

Work Step by Step

We know that the two vectors can be perpendicular when their dot product will be zero. Now, $u \cdot v=(ti-j+k) \cdot (ti+tj-2k) =0\\ t^2-t-2=0$ By using the zero product property, we have: $t=2; -1$ Therefore, the two vectors u and v can be perpendicular when $t=2; -1$.
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