AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Vectors

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Vector Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

If the angle between the vectors A\vec{A} and B\vec{B} is θ\theta, the value of the product (B×A)A(\vec{B} \times \vec{A}) \cdot \vec{A} is equal to :

A

BA²cos²θ

B

BA²sin²θ

C

BA²sinθ cosθ

D

zero

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The cross product B⃗ × A⃗ is perpendicular to A⃗, so their dot product is zero.

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