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If `a` and `b` are two non-zero and non-collinear vectors then `a+b` and `a-b` are

A

linearly dependent vectors

B

linearly independent vectors

C

linearly dependent annd independent vectors

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
Since, a and b are non-collinear, so a+b and a-b will also be non-collinear.
Hence, a+b and a-b are linearly independent vectors.
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