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What is correct ?

A

`|a-b|=|a|-|b|`

B

`|a-b|le|a|-|b|`

C

`|a-b|ge|a|-|b|`

D

`|a-b|gt|a|-|b|`

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To solve the question regarding the properties of the modulus of vectors, we need to analyze the given options step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Modulus of Vectors**: The modulus (or magnitude) of a vector \( \mathbf{a} \) is denoted as \( |\mathbf{a}| \). The question involves the expression \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \). 2. **Applying the Triangle Inequality**: The triangle inequality states that for any vectors \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \): \[ |\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}| \leq |\mathbf{a}| + |\mathbf{b}| \] and \[ |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \geq ||\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}|| \] This means that: \[ |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \geq ||\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}|| \] 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| = |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \) - This is not generally true. - **Option B**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \leq |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \) - This contradicts the triangle inequality and is false. - **Option C**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \geq |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \) - This is true based on the triangle inequality. - **Option D**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| > |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \) - This may be true in some cases but is not universally applicable. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option C**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \geq |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \). ### Final Answer: The correct option is **C**: \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \geq |\mathbf{a}| - |\mathbf{b}| \).

To solve the question regarding the properties of the modulus of vectors, we need to analyze the given options step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Modulus of Vectors**: The modulus (or magnitude) of a vector \( \mathbf{a} \) is denoted as \( |\mathbf{a}| \). The question involves the expression \( |\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}| \). 2. **Applying the Triangle Inequality**: ...
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