JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
Let and be the vectors of the same magnitude such that Then is :
- A2 +
- B2 + 4
- C4 + 2
- D1 +
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Correct answer: A
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Let the common magnitude of the vectors be |vec a|=|vec b|=m.
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Let the angle between and be . Then Similarly,
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Using half-angle identities, Hence
\qquad |\vec a-\vec b|=2m\sin\frac\theta2,$$ taking positive values since these are magnitudes. -
Given Substitute the above expressions: Cancelling ,
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Put Dividing numerator and denominator by , Solve for : Therefore,
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We need Since we get \frac{|\vec a+\vec b|^2}{|\vec a|^2}=rac{4m^2\cos^2\frac\theta2}{m^2}=4\cos^2\frac\theta2.
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Now use With , So Hence Simplify:
=\frac{2(2+\sqrt2)}{4-2} =2+\sqrt2.$$ -
Therefore,
So the correct option is A.
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