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Resultant of two vectors `vecA and vecB` is of magnitude P, If `vecB` is reversed, then resultant is of magnitude Q. What is the value of `P^(2) + Q^(2)` ?

A

`2(A^(2) + B^(2))`

B

`2(A^(2) - B^(2))`

C

`A^(2) - B^(2)`

D

`A^(2) + B^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Let `theta` be angle between `vecA and vecB`.
`therefore` Resultant of `vecA and vecB ` is `P = sqrt(A^(2) + B^(2) + 2ABcos theta)`
When `vecB` is reversed, then th angle between `vecA and -vecB` is `(180^(@) - theta)`.
Resultant of `vecA and -vecB` is
`Q = sqrt(A^(2) + B^(2) +2AB cos(180^(@) - theta))`
` Q = sqrt(A^(2) + B^(2) - 2AB cos theta)" "...(ii)`
Squaring and adding (i) and (ii), we get
`P^(2) + Q^(2) + 2(A^(2) + B^(2))`
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