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Vector A is of length 2 cm and is inclined at 60 above the xaxis in the first quadrant. Vector B is of length 2 cm and inclined at 60 below the xaxis in the fourth quadrant. Then (AB) is a vector of magnitude

A
2 cm along + y - axis
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B
23 cm along + y - axis
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C
1 cm along - x- axis
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D
2 cm along - x - axis
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Solution

The correct option is B 23 cm along (+ve) y axis

Let us assume,
R=AB

R=(Acos60^i+Asin60^j)(Bcos60^iBsin60^j)

|A|=|B|=2 cm

So, R=(Asin60+Bsin60)^j=23^j

Hence, (AB) is 23 cm along (+ve) y axis.

Therefore, option (B) is correct.

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