If vectors $2\hat i - q\hat j + 3\hat k$ and $4\hat i - 5\hat j + 6\hat k$ are collinear, then $q$ equals:
- $5/2$
- $5$
- $2$
- $10$
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Correct answer: A. $5/2$
Collinear ⇒ components proportional: $2/4 = -q/-5 = 3/6$.
From $2/4 = 1/2$ and $q/5 = 1/2$, we get $q = 5/2$.