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The sum and diffrence of two perpendicular vector of equal length are

A

Perpendicular to each other and of equal length.

B

Perpendicular to each other and of different length

C

Of equal length and have an obtuse angle between them

D

Of equal length and have an acute angle between them

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The correct Answer is:
A
Given `|vec(A)|=|vec(B)|` or `A=B`
Sum `vec(R )=vec(A)+vec(B) rArr |vec(R )|=sqrt(A^(2)+B^(2))=sqrt(2A)`
Difference `vec(S)=vec(A)-vec(B) rArr |vec(S)|=sqrt(A^(2)+B^(2))=sqrt(2A)`
`alpha_(1)=45^(@), alpha_(2)=45^(@)`
Hence, `vec(R )` and `vec(S)` will be perpendicular and also of equal lengths.
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