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The two vectors `vecA` and `vecB` are drawn from a common point and `vecC=vecA+vecB`. Then, the angle between `vecA` and `vecB` is

A

`90^(@)` if `C^(2)gtA^(2)+B^(2)`

B

greater than `90^(@)` if `C^(2)ltA^(2)+B^(2)`

C

greater than `90^(@)` if `C^(2)gtA^(2)+B^(2)`

D

less than `90^(@)` if `C^(2)gtA^(2)+B^(2)`

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To solve the problem regarding the angle between the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\), we can use the law of vector addition, specifically the parallelogram law. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Vector Addition**: - We have two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) that originate from a common point. The resultant vector \(\vec{C}\) is defined as \(\vec{C} = \vec{A} + \vec{B}\). 2. **Using the Parallelogram Law**: - According to the parallelogram law of vector addition, the magnitude of the resultant vector \(\vec{C}\) can be expressed as: \[ C^2 = A^2 + B^2 + 2AB \cos(\theta) \] where \(C\) is the magnitude of \(\vec{C}\), \(A\) is the magnitude of \(\vec{A}\), \(B\) is the magnitude of \(\vec{B}\), and \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\). 3. **Analyzing the Magnitudes**: - We can rearrange the equation to find the relationship between \(C^2\), \(A^2\), and \(B^2\): \[ C^2 = A^2 + B^2 + 2AB \cos(\theta) \] 4. **Considering Different Cases**: - **Case 1**: If \(\theta < 90^\circ\) (acute angle), then \(\cos(\theta) > 0\), which implies: \[ C^2 > A^2 + B^2 \] - **Case 2**: If \(\theta = 90^\circ\) (right angle), then \(\cos(90^\circ) = 0\), leading to: \[ C^2 = A^2 + B^2 \] - **Case 3**: If \(\theta > 90^\circ\) (obtuse angle), then \(\cos(\theta) < 0\), which results in: \[ C^2 < A^2 + B^2 \] 5. **Conclusion**: - From the analysis, we can conclude: - If the angle \(\theta\) is acute (less than \(90^\circ\)), then \(C^2 > A^2 + B^2\). - If the angle \(\theta\) is obtuse (greater than \(90^\circ\)), then \(C^2 < A^2 + B^2\). - If the angle \(\theta\) is exactly \(90^\circ\), then \(C^2 = A^2 + B^2\). ### Final Answer: The angle between \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) can be: - Acute (less than \(90^\circ\)) or - Obtuse (greater than \(90^\circ\)).
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