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Given two orthogonal vectors `vecA and VecB` each of length unity. Let `vecP` be the vector satisfying the equation `vecP xxvecB=vecA-vecP`. then
which of the following statements is false ?

A

vectors `vecP, vecA and vecP xx vecB` ar linearly dependent.

B

vectors `vecP, vecB and vecP xx vecB` ar linearly independent

C

`vecP` is orthogonal to `vecB` and has length `1/sqrt2`.

D

none of these

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given equation and the properties of the vectors involved. ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information We have two orthogonal vectors, \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), both of unit length: - \(|\vec{A}| = 1\) - \(|\vec{B}| = 1\) - \(\vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = 0\) (since they are orthogonal) We also have the equation: \[ \vec{P} \times \vec{B} = \vec{A} - \vec{P} \] ### Step 2: Rearranging the Equation Rearranging the equation gives us: \[ \vec{P} \times \vec{B} + \vec{P} = \vec{A} \] ### Step 3: Taking the Cross Product with \(\vec{B}\) Now, we take the cross product of both sides with \(\vec{B}\): \[ \vec{P} \times (\vec{B} \times \vec{B}) + \vec{P} \times \vec{B} = \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \] Since \(\vec{B} \times \vec{B} = \vec{0}\), the equation simplifies to: \[ \vec{0} + \vec{P} \times \vec{B} = \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \] Thus, we have: \[ \vec{P} \times \vec{B} = \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \] ### Step 4: Analyzing the Result From the above, we can conclude that: \[ \vec{P} \times \vec{B} = \vec{A} \times \vec{B} \] This indicates that \(\vec{P}\) and \(\vec{A}\) have a similar cross product with \(\vec{B}\). ### Step 5: Finding the Magnitude of \(\vec{P}\) To find the magnitude of \(\vec{P}\), we can use the properties of cross products: \[ |\vec{P}| = |\vec{A} - \vec{P}| \] Squaring both sides: \[ |\vec{P}|^2 = |\vec{A} - \vec{P}|^2 \] Expanding the right-hand side: \[ |\vec{P}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{P}|^2 - 2 \vec{A} \cdot \vec{P} \] Since \(|\vec{A}| = 1\), we have: \[ |\vec{P}|^2 = 1 + |\vec{P}|^2 - 2 \vec{A} \cdot \vec{P} \] This simplifies to: \[ 0 = 1 - 2 \vec{A} \cdot \vec{P} \] Thus: \[ \vec{A} \cdot \vec{P} = \frac{1}{2} \] ### Step 6: Evaluating the Statements Now we analyze which of the statements is false: 1. Vectors are linearly dependent. 2. Vectors are linearly independent. 3. \(\vec{P}\) is orthogonal to \(\vec{B}\). 4. \(|\vec{P}| = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\). 5. None of the above. Given that \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) are orthogonal and unit vectors, \(\vec{P}\) cannot be orthogonal to both \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) simultaneously while still maintaining the conditions provided. Therefore, the statement that \(\vec{P}\) is orthogonal to \(\vec{B}\) is false. ### Conclusion The false statement is: - \(\vec{P}\) is orthogonal to \(\vec{B}\).

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given equation and the properties of the vectors involved. ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information We have two orthogonal vectors, \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), both of unit length: - \(|\vec{A}| = 1\) - \(|\vec{B}| = 1\) - \(\vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = 0\) (since they are orthogonal) ...
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