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When A.B =-|A||B|, then...

When `A.B =-|A||B|,` then

A

A and B are perpendicular to each other

B

A and B act in the same direction

C

A and B act in the opposite sirection

D

A and B can act in any in any direction

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation \( A \cdot B = -|A||B| \). ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dot Product**: The dot product of two vectors \( A \) and \( B \) can be expressed as: \[ A \cdot B = |A||B|\cos\theta \] where \( \theta \) is the angle between the two vectors. 2. **Setting Up the Equation**: According to the problem, we have: \[ A \cdot B = -|A||B| \] By substituting the expression for the dot product, we get: \[ |A||B|\cos\theta = -|A||B| \] 3. **Dividing Both Sides**: Assuming \( |A| \) and \( |B| \) are both non-zero (since they are magnitudes of vectors), we can divide both sides by \( |A||B| \): \[ \cos\theta = -1 \] 4. **Finding the Angle**: The equation \( \cos\theta = -1 \) indicates that: \[ \theta = 180^\circ \] This means that the vectors \( A \) and \( B \) are pointing in exactly opposite directions. 5. **Conclusion**: Since \( A \) and \( B \) are acting in opposite directions, the correct answer is that they act in opposite directions. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **Option 3: A and B act in opposite directions**. ---

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation \( A \cdot B = -|A||B| \). ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dot Product**: The dot product of two vectors \( A \) and \( B \) can be expressed as: \[ A \cdot B = |A||B|\cos\theta ...
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