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If `vec(a) and vec(b)` are unit vectors inclined at an angle of `30^(@)` to each other, then which one of the following is correct?

A

`|vec(a)+vec(b)|gt1`

B

`1 gt |vec(a)+vec(b)|lt2`

C

`|vec(a)+vec(b)|=2`

D

`|vec(a)+vec(b)|lt2`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the magnitude of the sum of two unit vectors \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \) that are inclined at an angle of \( 30^\circ \) to each other. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \) are unit vectors, we have: \[ |\vec{a}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{b}| = 1 \] 2. **Using the Cosine Rule**: The magnitude of the sum of two vectors can be calculated using the formula: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = |\vec{a}|^2 + |\vec{b}|^2 + 2 |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos \theta \] where \( \theta \) is the angle between the two vectors. 3. **Substituting Values**: Here, \( |\vec{a}| = 1 \), \( |\vec{b}| = 1 \), and \( \theta = 30^\circ \). Substituting these values into the formula gives: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = 1^2 + 1^2 + 2 \cdot 1 \cdot 1 \cdot \cos(30^\circ) \] 4. **Calculating \( \cos(30^\circ) \)**: We know that: \[ \cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] Therefore, substituting this into the equation: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = 1 + 1 + 2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] 5. **Simplifying the Expression**: This simplifies to: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = 2 + \sqrt{3} \] 6. **Finding the Magnitude**: To find \( |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| \), we take the square root: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| = \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{3}} \] 7. **Estimating the Value**: We can estimate \( \sqrt{3} \approx 1.732 \), so: \[ 2 + \sqrt{3} \approx 2 + 1.732 = 3.732 \] Therefore, \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| \approx \sqrt{3.732} \approx 1.93 \] 8. **Conclusion**: Since \( 1 < |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| < 2 \), we conclude that the magnitude of \( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \) lies between 1 and 2. ### Final Answer: The correct option is that the magnitude of \( \vec{a} + \vec{b} \) is greater than 1 and less than 2.

To solve the problem, we need to find the magnitude of the sum of two unit vectors \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \) that are inclined at an angle of \( 30^\circ \) to each other. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \( \vec{a} \) and \( \vec{b} \) are unit vectors, we have: \[ |\vec{a}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{b}| = 1 ...
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