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The maximum and the minimum magnitude of the resultant two vectors are 17 and 7 units respectively. Then the magnitude of the resultant vector when they act perpendicular to each other is:

A
14
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16
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C
18
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D
13
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Solution

The correct option is D 13
Step 1: Equation for resultant of two vectors
Let θ be the angle between the vectors A and B
The resultant of two vectors is given by
R=A2+B2+2ABcosθ

For Rmax,θ=0

|Rmax|=|A|+|B|
17=|A|+|B| ....(1)

For Rmin,θ=180

|Rmin|=|A||B|
7=|A||B| ....(2)

Step 2: Calculation of Magnitude of A and B
Adding equation (1) and (2) 2|A|=24
A=12
From equation (1) |B|=5

Step 3: Calculation of R when vectors are perpendicular
AB
|R|=A2+B2+2ABcos90o
|R|=122+52=169 units
|R|=13 units

Hence the magnitude of resultant vector is 13 units. Option D is correct.

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