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The two vectors `vec(A)` and `vec(B)` are drawn from a common point and `vec(C)=vec(A)+vec(B)` then angle between `vec(A)` and `vec(B)` is

A

`90^(@)` if `C^(2)=A^(2)+B^(2)`

B

greater than `90^(@)` if `C^(2)ltA^(2)+B^(2)`

C

greater then `90^(@)` if `C^(2)gtA^(2)+B^(2)`

D

less than `90^(@)` if `C^(2)gtA^(2)+B^(2)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle between two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) given that \(\vec{C} = \vec{A} + \vec{B}\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Vectors**: We have two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) originating from a common point. The resultant vector \(\vec{C}\) is the vector sum of \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). 2. **Using the Law of Cosines**: The magnitude of the resultant vector \(\vec{C}\) can be expressed using the law of cosines: \[ |\vec{C}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2 + 2 |\vec{A}| |\vec{B}| \cos(\theta) \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). 3. **Setting Up the Equation**: Since \(\vec{C} = \vec{A} + \vec{B}\), we can denote: \[ |\vec{C}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2 + 2 |\vec{A}| |\vec{B}| \cos(\theta) \] 4. **Analyzing the Cases**: - If \(\theta = 90^\circ\), then \(\cos(90^\circ) = 0\). This simplifies our equation to: \[ |\vec{C}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2 \] which is true for perpendicular vectors. - If \(\theta < 90^\circ\), then \(\cos(\theta) > 0\), meaning that \(|\vec{C}|^2 > |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2\). - If \(\theta > 90^\circ\), then \(\cos(\theta) < 0\), leading to \(|\vec{C}|^2 < |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2\). 5. **Conclusion**: The angle \(\theta\) between the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) can be determined as follows: - If \(\theta = 90^\circ\), then \(|\vec{C}|^2 = |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2\). - If \(\theta < 90^\circ\), then \(|\vec{C}|^2 > |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2\). - If \(\theta > 90^\circ\), then \(|\vec{C}|^2 < |\vec{A}|^2 + |\vec{B}|^2\). Thus, the angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is \(90^\circ\) when \(\vec{C} = \vec{A} + \vec{B}\). ### Final Answer: The angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is \(90^\circ\).
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