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Given that `veca`and `vecb` are unit vectors. If the vectors `vecp=3veca-5vecb` and `vecq=veca+vecb` are mutually perpendicular, then

A

`veca` and `vecb` are also mutually perpendicular

B

`veca` and `vecb` have opposite directions

C

`veca` and `vecb` make an angle of `pi/3`

D

none of these

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vectors and their properties. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Vectors**: We are given two unit vectors, \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\). The vectors \(\vec{p}\) and \(\vec{q}\) are defined as: \[ \vec{p} = 3\vec{a} - 5\vec{b} \] \[ \vec{q} = \vec{a} + \vec{b} \] 2. **Condition of Perpendicularity**: Since \(\vec{p}\) and \(\vec{q}\) are mutually perpendicular, their dot product must be zero: \[ \vec{p} \cdot \vec{q} = 0 \] 3. **Calculating the Dot Product**: Substitute the expressions for \(\vec{p}\) and \(\vec{q}\): \[ (3\vec{a} - 5\vec{b}) \cdot (\vec{a} + \vec{b}) = 0 \] Expanding this using the distributive property of the dot product: \[ 3\vec{a} \cdot \vec{a} + 3\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} - 5\vec{b} \cdot \vec{a} - 5\vec{b} \cdot \vec{b} = 0 \] 4. **Using Properties of Unit Vectors**: Since \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are unit vectors: \[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{a} = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \vec{b} \cdot \vec{b} = 1 \] Thus, we can simplify the equation: \[ 3(1) + 3(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) - 5(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) - 5(1) = 0 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3 + 3(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) - 5(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) - 5 = 0 \] \[ 3 - 5 + (3 - 5)(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = 0 \] \[ -2 + (-2)(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = 0 \] 5. **Solving for \(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}\)**: Rearranging gives: \[ -2(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}) = 2 \] \[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = -1 \] 6. **Interpreting the Result**: The dot product of two vectors is given by: \[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos \theta \] Since both \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are unit vectors, we have: \[ \cos \theta = -1 \] This implies that: \[ \theta = 180^\circ \] Therefore, \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are in opposite directions. ### Final Conclusion: The vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are opposite to each other.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vectors and their properties. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Vectors**: We are given two unit vectors, \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\). The vectors \(\vec{p}\) and \(\vec{q}\) are defined as: \[ \vec{p} = 3\vec{a} - 5\vec{b} ...
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