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AIIMS 2019 Physics Vector Algebra MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The vectors A⃗\vec{A} and B⃗\vec{B} are such that

∣A⃗+B⃗∣=∣A⃗−B⃗∣|\vec{A} + \vec{B}| = |\vec{A} - \vec{B}|

The angle between the two vectors is

A

60°

B

75°

C

45°

D

90°

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Option D is correct because if cos⁡θ=0\cos\theta = 0, then θ=90∘\theta = 90^\circ, indicating that vectors A⃗\vec{A} and B⃗\vec{B} are perpendicular. This results in ∣A⃗+B⃗∣2=∣A⃗−B⃗∣2| \vec{A} + \vec{B} |^2 = | \vec{A} - \vec{B} |^2, as both expressions simplify to ∣A⃗∣2+∣B⃗∣2| \vec{A} |^2 + | \vec{B} |^2.

Option A is incorrect because it does not hold true for all vectors unless cos⁡θ=0\cos\theta = 0. Option B is also incorrect, as it suggests that the two expressions are equal without considering the implications of the cosine term. Option C, stating 4ABcos⁡θ=04AB \cos\theta = 0, is true but does not directly lead to the conclusion about the angle θ\theta being 90∘90^\circ.

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