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The vector sum of two forces is perpendicular to their vector differences .In that case , the forces

A

Are equal to each other.

B

Are equal to each other in magnitude.

C

Are not equal to each other in magnitude.

D

Cannot be predicted.

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`(vecA + vecB) *(vecA-vecB) =0`
`rArr A^(2) - vecA*vecB+ vecB*vecA- B^(2) =0`
`rArr A= B (because vec A *vecb= vecB*vecA)`
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