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(a) Find a 3-dimensional vector perpendicular to the given vector and (b) Find a vector of the form $\langle a, 2,-3\rangle$ that is perpendicular to the given vector.$$\langle 4,-1,1\rangle$$
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However, the cross product requires two vectors. Since we only have one vector, we can choose any arbitrary vector and cross it with the given vector. Let's choose the vector $\langle 1,0,0\rangle$. Show more…
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