University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 27: Q1.18

Answer

It is not possible.

Work Step by Step

For the dot product to be zero, the two vectors must be perpendicular, as shown in equation 1.16 and discussed on that page. However, for the cross product to be zero, the two vectors must be either parallel or antiparallel. The two vectors cannot be both perpendicular and parallel/antiparallel.
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