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If the angle between the vectors `vec(a)` and `vec(b)` is an acute angle, then the diffrence `vec(a)-vec(b)` is

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The major diagonal of the parallelogram

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The minor diagnol of the parallelogram

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Any of the above

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None of the above

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To solve the question regarding the difference of two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) when the angle between them is acute, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Vectors**: - Let \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) be two vectors. - The angle \(\theta\) between them is given to be acute, which means \(0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ\). 2. **Visualizing the Vectors**: - Draw the vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) originating from the same point, forming an acute angle \(\theta\). 3. **Constructing the Parallelogram**: - To find \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\), we can visualize this by constructing a parallelogram where \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are adjacent sides. - The diagonal from the origin to the opposite corner represents \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\), while the diagonal from the origin to the corner opposite to \(\vec{b}\) represents \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\). 4. **Identifying the Diagonals**: - In a parallelogram formed by two vectors, the diagonal that represents \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\) is the major diagonal. - The diagonal that represents \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\) is the minor diagonal. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is acute, the vector \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\) will also point in a direction that is closer to \(\vec{a}\) than to the opposite direction of \(\vec{b}\). - Therefore, the difference \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\) is a vector that is less than \(\vec{a}\) in magnitude but still points in the direction towards \(\vec{a}\). ### Final Answer: The difference \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\) is the minor diagonal of the parallelogram formed by \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\).

To solve the question regarding the difference of two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) when the angle between them is acute, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Vectors**: - Let \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) be two vectors. - The angle \(\theta\) between them is given to be acute, which means \(0^\circ < \theta < 90^\circ\). ...
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