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The resultant of two vectors `vec(A)` and `vec(B)` is perpendicular to the vector `vec(A)` and its magnitudes is equal to half of the magnitudes of vector `vec(B)` (figure). The angle between `vec(A)` and `vec(B)` is

A

`120^(@)`

B

`150^(@)`

C

`135^(@)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`cos beta=R/B=1/2rArr beta= 60^(@)`
Angle between `vec(A)` and `vec(B)= 90^(@)+beta=150^(@)`
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