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mark the correct statement .

A

`|veca + vecb | ge veca | + | vecb|`

B

`|veca + vecb|le |veca | vecb|`

C

`|veca - vecb|ge |veca | + vecb|`

D

All of the above

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To solve the problem of determining the correct statement regarding the vectors A and B, we will analyze the given options based on vector addition and properties. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding Vector Addition**: - We have two vectors, A and B. For example, let vector A = 3i (along the x-axis) and vector B = 4j (along the y-axis). - The resultant vector A + B can be found using the Pythagorean theorem since these vectors are perpendicular to each other. 2. **Calculating the Magnitude of A + B**: - The magnitude of the resultant vector A + B can be calculated as: \[ |A + B| = \sqrt{(3)^2 + (4)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \] 3. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Option A**: \( |A + B| \geq |A| + |B| \) - Here, \( |A| = 3 \) and \( |B| = 4 \), so \( |A| + |B| = 3 + 4 = 7 \). - Since \( 5 < 7 \), this statement is **not correct**. - **Option B**: \( |A + B| \leq |A| + |B| \) - We already found \( |A + B| = 5 \) and \( |A| + |B| = 7 \). - Since \( 5 \leq 7 \), this statement is **correct**. - **Option C**: \( |A - B| \geq |A| - |B| \) - To analyze this, we need to consider \( |A - B| \). - The magnitude of \( A - B \) can be calculated as: \[ |A - B| = |3i - 4j| = \sqrt{(3)^2 + (-4)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \] - Here, \( |A| - |B| = 3 - 4 = -1 \). - Since \( 5 \geq -1 \) holds true, but this inequality does not provide a definitive conclusion about the relationship, we cannot conclude that this statement is correct without additional context. - **Option D**: \( |A - B| \leq |A| - |B| \) - From the previous calculation, we found \( |A - B| = 5 \) and \( |A| - |B| = -1 \). - Since \( 5 \leq -1 \) is **not correct**, this statement is also **not correct**. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only statement that holds true based on our analysis is **Option B**: \( |A + B| \leq |A| + |B| \). ### Final Answer: The correct statement is **Option B**. ---
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