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If `vecA=3hati-4hatj` and `vecB=-hati-4hatj`, calculate the direction of `vecA-vecB`.

A

along positive x-axis

B

along negative x-axis

C

along positive y-axis

D

along negative y-axis

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The correct Answer is:
A

`vecA-vecB=4hati`
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