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Given `a+b+c+d=0`. Which of the following statements(s) is (are) correct?

A

`a,b,c,` and `d` much each be a null vector

B

The magnitude of `a+c` equals the magnitude of `b+d`

C

The magnitude of `a` can never be greater than the sum of the magnitudes of `b,c` and `d`

D

`b+c` must lie in the plane of `a` and `d` if `a` and `d` are not colinear and in the line of `a` and `d` if they are collinear

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To solve the problem given the equation \( a + b + c + d = 0 \), we need to analyze the statements provided and determine which are correct. ### Step 1: Understand the equation The equation \( a + b + c + d = 0 \) implies that the vector sum of vectors \( a \), \( b \), \( c \), and \( d \) equals the null vector (zero vector). This means that the vectors can be arranged in such a way that they cancel each other out. ### Step 2: Analyze each option **Option A:** "A, B, C, and D must each be equal to the null vector." - This statement is **incorrect**. While it's true that the sum of the vectors equals the null vector, it does not imply that each vector must be the null vector. For instance, \( a \), \( b \), \( c \), and \( d \) could be non-zero vectors that still sum to zero. **Option B:** "The magnitude of A + C equals the magnitude of B + D." - This statement is **correct**. From the equation \( a + b + c + d = 0 \), we can rearrange it to \( a + c = - (b + d) \). The magnitudes of both sides are equal, meaning \( |a + c| = |b + d| \). The negative sign indicates that they are in opposite directions, but their magnitudes are the same. **Option C:** "The magnitude of vector A can never be greater than the sum of the magnitudes of A, B, C, and D." - This statement is **correct**. From the equation \( a = - (b + c + d) \), we can conclude that the magnitude of \( a \) cannot exceed the sum of the magnitudes of \( b \), \( c \), and \( d \) because they are in opposite directions. Thus, \( |a| \leq |b| + |c| + |d| \). **Option D:** "B + C must lie in the plane of A and D if A and D are non-collinear." - This statement is **correct**. If vectors \( a \) and \( d \) are non-collinear, then the sum \( b + c \) must lie in the plane formed by \( a \) and \( d \). This is due to the vector addition and the properties of vector spaces. ### Conclusion Based on the analysis: - **Option A** is incorrect. - **Options B, C, and D** are correct. ### Final Answer The correct statements are B, C, and D. ---
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