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If `alpha, beta`be two vectors whose moduli are a and b respectively and they are such that `[alpha + beta]`is `bot` to `beta`and `alpha`is `bot` to `2beta + alpha`, then

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`a = b sqrt(2)`

B

`a =2b`

C

`a = b`

D

2a = b

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To solve the given problem, we need to analyze the conditions provided for the vectors \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Conditions**: We have two vectors \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) with magnitudes \( a \) and \( b \) respectively. The conditions state: - \( \alpha + \beta \) is perpendicular to \( \beta \). - \( \alpha \) is perpendicular to \( 2\beta + \alpha \). 2. **Using the Dot Product**: Since \( \alpha + \beta \) is perpendicular to \( \beta \), we can express this condition using the dot product: \[ (\alpha + \beta) \cdot \beta = 0 \] Expanding this, we get: \[ \alpha \cdot \beta + \beta \cdot \beta = 0 \] Since \( \beta \cdot \beta = |\beta|^2 = b^2 \), we can write: \[ \alpha \cdot \beta + b^2 = 0 \implies \alpha \cdot \beta = -b^2 \] 3. **Applying the Second Condition**: Now, for the second condition where \( \alpha \) is perpendicular to \( 2\beta + \alpha \): \[ \alpha \cdot (2\beta + \alpha) = 0 \] Expanding this gives: \[ 2\alpha \cdot \beta + \alpha \cdot \alpha = 0 \] Here, \( \alpha \cdot \alpha = |\alpha|^2 = a^2 \), so we can write: \[ 2\alpha \cdot \beta + a^2 = 0 \implies 2\alpha \cdot \beta = -a^2 \] 4. **Substituting the Value of \( \alpha \cdot \beta \)**: From the first condition, we found that \( \alpha \cdot \beta = -b^2 \). Substituting this into the equation from the second condition: \[ 2(-b^2) = -a^2 \implies -2b^2 = -a^2 \implies 2b^2 = a^2 \] 5. **Finding the Relationship Between \( a \) and \( b \)**: Taking the square root of both sides gives: \[ \sqrt{2}b = a \] Thus, we conclude that: \[ a = \sqrt{2}b \] ### Final Answer: The relationship between the magnitudes of the vectors \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) is: \[ a = \sqrt{2}b \]
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