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Answer:


\alpha = 7

Explanation:


a(vector) = 4i - 2j


b(vector) = \alpha i + 2j


ab(vector) = ( \alpha - 4)i \: + 4j

Now,

Let K * ab (unit vector) = ab (vector)

  1. (0.4 * k) j = 4 j Thus, K = 10

  2. (0.3 * k)i = ( \alpha - 4)i

Solving further :


\alpha = 7

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