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What is the magnitude of the sum of the vectors `vec P = 3 hat I and vec Q = 4 hat j` ?

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3

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4

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5

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7

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The correct Answer is:
C
`vec P + vec Q =3hati +4hatj`
`therefore` The magnitude of the sum `=sqrt(3^(2)+4^(2))=5`
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