Two vectors are given by and

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Functions with Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices · Functions with Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices

Problem

Two vectors are given by

\vec P = k\hat i + 3\hat j - 6\hat k

and

\vec Q = 2\hat i + 6\hat j - 12\hat k

. For what value of

k

are the two vectors parallel? (a)

0.5

(b)

2

(c)

1

(d)

-1

Related theory

Vector Operations
Vectors
Vector Algebra
Addition of vectors

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