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When two vectors `vecA` and `vecB` of magnitudes `a` and `b` respectively are added, the magnitude of resultant vector is always

A

Equals to (a+b)

B

Less then (a+b)

C

Greater than (a+b)

D

Not greater than (a+b)

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