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If [a b c] = 5, then [2a 3b 4c] =

Answer: 120.

  • A 60
  • B 30
  • C 120
  • D 5

Correct answer: C. 120

Explanation: Scalar triple product is multilinear: [2a, 3b, 4c] = 2·3·4·[a, b, c] = 24×5 = 120. Each scalar factor on a vector multiplies out of the determinant independently. Answer: 120.

xya (4,1)b (2,3)a + b (6,4)

Triangle law of vector addition: placing vector b at the head of vector a, the diagonal from the start to the final head gives the resultant a + b.

Concept context

Vectors, dot product, cross product, and geometric applications

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