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If the sum of two unit vectors is a unit vector, then magnitude of difference is-

A

`sqrt2`

B

`sqrt3`

C

`(1)/(sqrt2)`

D

`sqrt5`

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The correct Answer is:
2

`|hatn_1+ hatn_2| = 1`
`sqrt(1^(2)+ 1^(2) + 2cos theta)=1 rArr 2+2 cos theta = 1`
`rArr cos theta = (-1)/(2) rArr theta = 120^(@)`
`|hatn_1 - hatn_2| = sqrt(1^(2)+ 1^(2) - 2xx1xx1 cos 120^(@)) = sqrt3`
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