Use the Given Vectors to Find the Indicated Expression Find $\mathbf { v } \cdot ( \mathbf { v } \times \mathbf { w } )$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Use the given vectors to find the indicated expression.
- $$\mathbf { v } = - 3 \mathbf { i } + 5 \mathbf { j } - 4 \mathbf { k } , \quad \mathbf { w } = 2 \mathbf { i } + 4 \mathbf { j } - 2 \mathbf { k } , \quad \mathbf { u } = - 4 \mathbf { i } - 4 \mathbf { j } - 3 \mathbf { k }$$
Find $\mathbf { v } \cdot ( \mathbf { v } \times \mathbf { w } )$ .

• A) 90
• B) 0
• C) \(- 90\)
• D) 130

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