Q.

A force F→=2i^+bj^+k^ is applied on a particle and it undergoes a displacement i^–2j^–k^. What will be the value of b, if work done on the particle is zero.          [2025]

1 0  
2 12  
3 13  
4 2  

Ans.

(2)

Given, W = 0

∴ F→·S→=0

(2i^+bj^+k^)·(i^–2j^–k^)=0

2–2b–1=0 ⇒ b=12