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If `vecP.vecQ=PQ` then angle between `vecP` and `vecQ` is

A

`0^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation and relate it to the properties of vectors. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Dot Product The dot product of two vectors \(\vec{P}\) and \(\vec{Q}\) is given by the formula: \[ \vec{P} \cdot \vec{Q} = |\vec{P}| |\vec{Q}| \cos(\theta) \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between the two vectors. ### Step 2: Set Up the Given Equation According to the problem, we have: \[ \vec{P} \cdot \vec{Q} = PQ \] Here, \(PQ\) is interpreted as the product of the magnitudes of \(\vec{P}\) and \(\vec{Q}\). ### Step 3: Substitute the Dot Product Formula From the dot product formula, we can substitute: \[ |\vec{P}| |\vec{Q}| \cos(\theta) = |\vec{P}| |\vec{Q}| \] ### Step 4: Simplify the Equation Now, we can divide both sides of the equation by \(|\vec{P}| |\vec{Q}|\) (assuming neither \(\vec{P}\) nor \(\vec{Q}\) is the zero vector): \[ \cos(\theta) = 1 \] ### Step 5: Solve for the Angle The cosine of an angle is equal to 1 when the angle is: \[ \theta = 0^\circ \] ### Conclusion Thus, the angle between the vectors \(\vec{P}\) and \(\vec{Q}\) is \(0^\circ\). ### Final Answer The angle between \(\vec{P}\) and \(\vec{Q}\) is \(0^\circ\). ---
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