Math Problem Statement

Which of the following vectors is orthogonal to the given vector?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine which of the given vectors is orthogonal to v=7i4j\mathbf{v} = 7\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j}. Two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product equals zero.

The dot product of two vectors a=a1i+a2j\mathbf{a} = a_1\mathbf{i} + a_2\mathbf{j} and b=b1i+b2j\mathbf{b} = b_1\mathbf{i} + b_2\mathbf{j} is calculated as: ab=a1b1+a2b2\mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{b} = a_1b_1 + a_2b_2

For v=7i4j\mathbf{v} = 7\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j}, we test the dot product with each given vector

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
Orthogonality
Dot Product

Formulas

Dot product formula: a1*b1 + a2*b2 = 0

Theorems

Condition for orthogonality of two vectors: Dot product equals zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12