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If `vec(a) and vec(b)` are two unit vectors inclined at an angle `60^(@)` to each other, then which one of the following is correct?

A

`|vec(a)+vec(b)|lt1`

B

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

C

`|vec(a)-vec(b)|lt1`

D

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

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between two unit vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) that are inclined at an angle of \(60^\circ\) to each other. We will use the properties of vectors and the cosine rule to find the magnitude of the sum of the two vectors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are unit vectors, their magnitudes are: \[ |\vec{a}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{b}| = 1 \] 2. **Using the Cosine Rule**: The cosine rule states that for any two vectors \(\vec{u}\) and \(\vec{v}\): \[ |\vec{u} + \vec{v}|^2 = |\vec{u}|^2 + |\vec{v}|^2 + 2|\vec{u}||\vec{v}|\cos(\theta) \] Here, \(\theta\) is the angle between the vectors. For our case: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = |\vec{a}|^2 + |\vec{b}|^2 + 2|\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos(60^\circ) \] 3. **Substituting Values**: Since both vectors are unit vectors: \[ |\vec{a}|^2 = 1, \quad |\vec{b}|^2 = 1, \quad \text{and} \quad \cos(60^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \] Therefore, substituting these values into the equation: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = 1 + 1 + 2 \cdot 1 \cdot 1 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \] Simplifying this gives: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}|^2 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 \] 4. **Finding the Magnitude**: Taking the square root of both sides: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| = \sqrt{3} \] 5. **Comparing Magnitudes**: Now we can compare the magnitude of \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\) with the magnitudes of the individual vectors: - The magnitude of \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) is \(1\). - The magnitude of \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\) is \(\sqrt{3} \approx 1.732\). 6. **Conclusion**: Since \(\sqrt{3} > 1\), we conclude that: \[ |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| > 1 \] Thus, the correct statement is that \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\) is greater than \(1\). ### Final Answer: The correct option is that \(|\vec{a} + \vec{b}| > 1\).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between two unit vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) that are inclined at an angle of \(60^\circ\) to each other. We will use the properties of vectors and the cosine rule to find the magnitude of the sum of the two vectors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Unit Vectors**: Since \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are unit vectors, their magnitudes are: \[ |\vec{a}| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad |\vec{b}| = 1 ...
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