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If `veca,vecb` represent the diagonals of a rhombus, then

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`vecaxxvecb=0`

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`veca.vecb=0`

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`veca.vecb=1`

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`vecaxxvecb=veca`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the properties of the diagonals of a rhombus represented by the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Properties of a Rhombus**: - A rhombus is a type of quadrilateral where all sides are of equal length. - One of the key properties of a rhombus is that its diagonals bisect each other at right angles (90 degrees). 2. **Identifying the Angle Between the Diagonals**: - Since the diagonals of a rhombus intersect at right angles, the angle between the diagonals \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is \(90^\circ\). 3. **Using the Dot Product Property**: - The dot product of two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is given by the formula: \[ \vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = |\vec{A}| |\vec{B}| \cos(\theta) \] - Here, \(\theta\) is the angle between the two vectors. Since \(\theta = 90^\circ\), we know that: \[ \cos(90^\circ) = 0 \] - Therefore, the dot product becomes: \[ \vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = |\vec{A}| |\vec{B}| \cdot 0 = 0 \] 4. **Conclusion**: - Since the dot product of the diagonals \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is zero, we conclude that: \[ \vec{A} \cdot \vec{B} = 0 \] Thus, the correct answer is that the dot product of the diagonals of the rhombus is zero.
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