Question : Which of the following vectors is perpendicular to Pcosθ i +Qsinθ j?
a) Psinθ i + Qcosθ j
b) Qsinθ i - Pcosθ j
c) Pcosθ i + Qsinθ j
d) Qcosθ i - Psinθ j
Doubt by Niyati
Solution :
We know, Scalar (Dot) Product of two vectors is always equals to zero.
We know, Scalar (Dot) Product of two vectors is always equals to zero.
Let A = Pcosθ i +Qsinθ j
a) B = Qsinθ i + Pcosθ j
A.B = P2sinθcosθ + Q2sinθcosθ
A.B ≠ 0
b) B = Qsinθ i - Pcosθ j
A.B = PQsinθcosθ - PQsinθcosθ
A.B = 0
c) B = Pcosθ i + Qsinθ j
A.B = P2cos2θ + Q2sin2θ
A.B ≠ 0
d) B = Qcosθ i - Psinθ j
A.B = PQcos2θ - PQsin2θ
A.B ≠ 0
Hence, b) is the correct answer.