WAEC Further Mathematics 2021 Question 30

Question 30

Vectors

If 2i + pj and 4i − 2j are perpendicular, find the value of p.

  1. A.2
  2. B.3
  3. C.4
  4. D.5
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Answer: C (4)

Explanation

Perpendicular vectors have zero dot product: 8 − 2p = 0, so p = 4.