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If the magnitude of `vec(a) xx vec(b)` equals to `vec(a).vec(b)` then which one of the following is correct?

A

`vec(a)= vec(b)`

B

The angle between `vec(a ) and vec(b)` a is `45^(@)`

C

`vec(a)` is parallel to `vec(b)`

D

`vec(a)` is perpendicular to `vec(b)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the cross product and the dot product of two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\). ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Condition**: We are given that the magnitude of the cross product of \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is equal to the dot product of \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\): \[ |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \] 2. **Expressing the Cross Product**: The magnitude of the cross product is given by: \[ |\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \sin \theta \] where \(\theta\) is the angle between the two vectors. 3. **Expressing the Dot Product**: The dot product is given by: \[ \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos \theta \] 4. **Setting the Two Expressions Equal**: From the given condition, we can set the two expressions equal: \[ |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \sin \theta = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos \theta \] 5. **Dividing by \(|\vec{a}| |\vec{b}|\)**: Assuming \(|\vec{a}|\) and \(|\vec{b}|\) are not zero, we can divide both sides by \(|\vec{a}| |\vec{b}|\): \[ \sin \theta = \cos \theta \] 6. **Using Trigonometric Identity**: The equation \(\sin \theta = \cos \theta\) can be rewritten using the tangent function: \[ \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = 1 \implies \tan \theta = 1 \] 7. **Finding the Angle**: The angle \(\theta\) for which \(\tan \theta = 1\) is: \[ \theta = 45^\circ \] 8. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct option is that the angle between the two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is \(45^\circ\). ### Final Answer: The correct option is **Option B: The angle between them is 45 degrees.**
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