Consider the two force vectors D = (2.37 N)i + (-5.01 N)j + (2.89 N)k and F = (3.45 N)i + (2.01 N)j + ak. What should be the value of a, in units of N, so the two forces are perpendicular?

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Consider the two force vectors D = (2.37 N)i + (-5.01 N)j + (2.89 N)k and F = (3.45 N)i + (2.01 N)j + ak.

What should be the value of a, in units of N, so the two forces are perpendicular?

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