Two particles are located at equal distance from origin. The position vectors of those are represented by A=2 i+3n j+2 k and B=2 i-2 j+4p k, respectively. If both the vectors are at right angle to each other, the value of n-1 is .
Answer
3
Solution
Equal distances: | A|=| B| 9n2=16p2 p= 3n4
Right angle: A B=4-6n+8p=0
p=+ 3n4 gives 4=0 (impossible); p=- 3n4 gives 4-12n=0 n= 13
n-1=3
Answer: 3