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Each of two vectors `vecD _(1) and vecD _(2)` lies along a coordinamte axis in the x-y plane. Each vector has its tail at the origin, and the dot product of the two vectors is `vecD_(1), vecD_(2)=- |vecD_(1)|.|vecD_(2)|` Which is possiblility is correct ?

A

`vecD_(1)and vecD_(2)` both lie along the positive x-axis.

B

`vecD_(1)` lies along the positive x-axis `vecD_(2)` lies along the negative x-axis.

C

`vecD_(1) and vecD_(2)` both lie along the positive y-axis.

D

`vecD_(1)` lies along the negative x-axis `vecD_(2)` lies along the negative y-axis.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given information about the two vectors \( \vec{D}_1 \) and \( \vec{D}_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dot Product**: The dot product of two vectors \( \vec{D}_1 \) and \( \vec{D}_2 \) is given by the formula: \[ \vec{D}_1 \cdot \vec{D}_2 = |\vec{D}_1| |\vec{D}_2| \cos \theta \] where \( \theta \) is the angle between the two vectors. **Hint**: Recall that the dot product can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the angle between the vectors. 2. **Given Condition**: We are given that: \[ \vec{D}_1 \cdot \vec{D}_2 = - |\vec{D}_1| |\vec{D}_2| \] This implies that: \[ |\vec{D}_1| |\vec{D}_2| \cos \theta = - |\vec{D}_1| |\vec{D}_2| \] From this, we can deduce that: \[ \cos \theta = -1 \] **Hint**: When \( \cos \theta = -1 \), it indicates that the angle \( \theta \) is 180 degrees. 3. **Interpreting the Angle**: An angle of 180 degrees means that the two vectors are pointing in opposite directions. This is characteristic of anti-parallel vectors. **Hint**: Visualize the vectors on the coordinate axes to see how they can be oriented. 4. **Positioning the Vectors**: Since both vectors lie along the coordinate axes in the x-y plane and have their tails at the origin, we can conclude: - If \( \vec{D}_1 \) points in the positive x-direction, then \( \vec{D}_2 \) must point in the negative x-direction. - If \( \vec{D}_1 \) points in the positive y-direction, then \( \vec{D}_2 \) must point in the negative y-direction. **Hint**: Draw a diagram to visualize the vectors along the axes. 5. **Possible Configurations**: Based on the above analysis, the possible configurations of the vectors are: - \( \vec{D}_1 \) along the positive x-axis and \( \vec{D}_2 \) along the negative x-axis. - \( \vec{D}_1 \) along the positive y-axis and \( \vec{D}_2 \) along the negative y-axis. **Hint**: Check the options provided in the question to see which configurations match the analysis. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct possibility is that \( \vec{D}_1 \) and \( \vec{D}_2 \) are anti-parallel vectors. Thus, they can either be: - \( \vec{D}_1 \) along the positive x-axis and \( \vec{D}_2 \) along the negative x-axis, or - \( \vec{D}_1 \) along the positive y-axis and \( \vec{D}_2 \) along the negative y-axis. **Hint**: Look for the configurations that reflect this anti-parallel nature.
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