Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Section B1

Chapter

Vectors

Question:

The value of $\lambda$ for which the vectors $3\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $2\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + \lambda\hat{k}$ are parallel is

Options:

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{3}{2}$

$\frac{5}{2}$

$\frac{2}{5}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{2}{3}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $\frac{2}{3}$ ##

Given, vectors $3\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $2\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + \lambda\hat{k}$ are parallel.

$\frac{3}{2} = \frac{-6}{-4} = \frac{1}{\lambda}$

$∴\lambda = \frac{2}{3}$