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The resultant of `vecA and vecB` makes an angle `alpha` with `vecA` and `beta and vecB`,

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`alpha` is always less then `beta`

B

`alphaltbeta` if `AltB`

C

`alphaltbeta` if `AgtB`

D

`alphaltbeta` if `A=B`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the angles α and β and the magnitudes of the vectors A and B. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We are given two vectors, A and B, and their resultant vector R makes an angle α with vector A and an angle β with vector B. We need to determine the relationships between these angles and the magnitudes of the vectors. 2. **Using the Law of Cosines**: - The resultant vector R can be expressed in terms of its components along A and B. - We can write: \[ R \cos(\alpha) = A \quad \text{(1)} \] \[ R \cos(\beta) = B \quad \text{(2)} \] 3. **Analyzing the Angles**: - We know that the cosine function is a decreasing function in the range of 0 to 180 degrees. This means if α < β, then cos(α) > cos(β). 4. **Relating the Magnitudes**: - From equations (1) and (2), we can express the magnitudes of A and B in terms of R: \[ A = R \cos(\alpha) \quad \text{(3)} \] \[ B = R \cos(\beta) \quad \text{(4)} \] - Since cos(α) > cos(β) when α < β, we can conclude: \[ A > B \quad \text{(5)} \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, if α < β, it implies that vector A is greater than vector B. - This leads us to the conclusion that the correct option is that α is less than β if A is greater than B. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **α is less than β if A is greater than B.**

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the angles α and β and the magnitudes of the vectors A and B. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: We are given two vectors, A and B, and their resultant vector R makes an angle α with vector A and an angle β with vector B. We need to determine the relationships between these angles and the magnitudes of the vectors. 2. **Using the Law of Cosines**: - The resultant vector R can be expressed in terms of its components along A and B. ...
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