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If `theta` is the angle between two vectors ` veca` and `vecb`, then ` veca* vecb ge 0` ``only when
`(A)0 lt theta lt pi/2`
`(B) 0lt=theta lt=pi/2`
`(C)0 lt theta lt pi`
`(D)0 lt=theta lt=pi`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the condition given for the dot product of two vectors \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dot Product**: The dot product of two vectors \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \) is given by the formula: \[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos \theta ...
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