For Vectors a and B, Given That $| \mathbf { a } \times \mathbf { b } | = | \mathbf { a } | | \mathbf { b } |$

question 152

Multiple Choice

For vectors a and b, given that $| \mathbf { a } \times \mathbf { b } | = | \mathbf { a } | | \mathbf { b } |$ , which of the following statements is true?

• A)a and b are parallel
• B)a and b are not parallel
• C)a = b
• D)a and b are perpendicular
• E)a and b are not perpendicular

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