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If θ is the angle between the vectors and , then find the value of tan θ.

Given: and


To find: value of tan θ


Formula used:


If two vectors are perpendicular, their dot product is zero


Hence,




Therefore,









Base = 3


Hypotenuse


P2 = H2 – B2


⇒ P2 = 21 – 9


⇒ P2 = 12




Hence, the value of tan θ is


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