If $\vec a·\vec b=\vec a·\vec c, \vec a×\vec b=\vec a×\vec c$ and $\vec a \ne 0$, then the vector $\vec b$ in equal to. |
$\vec 0$ $\vec c$ $\vec a$ $(\vec a+\vec c)$ |
$\vec c$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\vec c$ Given: $\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b} = \vec{a}\cdot\vec{c}$ and $\vec{a}\times\vec{b} = \vec{a}\times\vec{c}$ If $\vec{a} \ne \vec{0}$: Then both dot and cross product equalities imply $\vec{b} = \vec{c}$. |