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If angle between `veca` and `vecb` is `pi/3`, then angle between `veca` and `-3vecb` is

A

`pi/3`

B

`(2pi)/3`

C

`pi/6`

D

`(5pi)/3`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle between the vector \(\vec{a}\) and the vector \(-3\vec{b}\), given that the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Information**: - We know that the angle between vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\). - We need to find the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(-3\vec{b}\). 2. **Visualize the Vectors**: - Let's visualize \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\). The angle between them is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\). - The vector \(-3\vec{b}\) is simply the vector \(\vec{b}\) scaled by 3 and pointed in the opposite direction. 3. **Determine the Relationship Between Angles**: - The angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(-3\vec{b}\) can be determined by considering the angle \(\vec{a}\) makes with \(\vec{b}\) and the fact that \(-3\vec{b}\) is in the opposite direction to \(\vec{b}\). - If we denote the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(-3\vec{b}\) as \(\theta\), we can use the relationship: \[ \text{Angle between } \vec{a} \text{ and } -3\vec{b} = 180^\circ - \text{Angle between } \vec{a} \text{ and } \vec{b} \] 4. **Calculate the Angle**: - Since the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is \(\frac{\pi}{3}\), we can substitute this into our equation: \[ \theta = \pi - \frac{\pi}{3} \] - Now, simplify the expression: \[ \theta = \frac{3\pi}{3} - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3} \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(-3\vec{b}\) is \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\). ### Final Answer: The angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(-3\vec{b}\) is \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\). ---
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