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The magnitude of vector `vec(A),vec(B)` and `vec(C )` are respectively 12,5 and 13 unit and `vec(A)+vec(B)= vec(C )` then the angle between `vec(A)` and `vec(B)` is

A

0

B

`pi`

C

`pi//2`

D

`pi//4`

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To find the angle between the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), we can use the information given in the problem along with the properties of vectors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Magnitudes**: - The magnitudes of the vectors are given as follows: - \(|\vec{A}| = 12\) - \(|\vec{B}| = 5\) - \(|\vec{C}| = 13\) 2. **Use the Vector Addition Formula**: - According to the problem, we have: \[ \vec{A} + \vec{B} = \vec{C} \] 3. **Apply the Law of Cosines**: - The Law of Cosines states that for any two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), the magnitude of their resultant vector \(\vec{C}\) can be expressed as: \[ |\vec{C}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2 + 2 |\vec{A}| |\vec{B}| \cos \theta \] - Here, \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). 4. **Substitute the Known Values**: - Plugging in the magnitudes: \[ 13^2 = 12^2 + 5^2 + 2 \cdot 12 \cdot 5 \cdot \cos \theta \] - This simplifies to: \[ 169 = 144 + 25 + 120 \cos \theta \] 5. **Simplify the Equation**: - Combine the terms on the right side: \[ 169 = 169 + 120 \cos \theta \] - Rearranging gives: \[ 0 = 120 \cos \theta \] 6. **Solve for \(\cos \theta\)**: - This implies: \[ \cos \theta = 0 \] 7. **Determine the Angle**: - The angle \(\theta\) for which \(\cos \theta = 0\) is: \[ \theta = 90^\circ \] ### Final Answer: The angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is \(90^\circ\).

To find the angle between the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), we can use the information given in the problem along with the properties of vectors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Magnitudes**: - The magnitudes of the vectors are given as follows: - \(|\vec{A}| = 12\) - \(|\vec{B}| = 5\) ...
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