AIIMS 2019 Physics Vector Algebra MCQ Question
The formula for |𝐀⃗ + 𝐁⃗ |² is, |𝐀⃗ + 𝐁⃗ |² = |𝐀⃗ |² + |𝐁⃗ |² + 2𝐀⃗ ⋅𝐁⃗ = A + B + 2AB cosθ And The formula for |𝐀⃗ − 𝐁⃗ |² is, |𝐀⃗ − 𝐁⃗ |² = |𝐀⃗ |² + |𝐁⃗ |² − 2𝐀⃗ ⋅𝐁⃗ = A + B − 2AB cosθ It is given that,
|𝐀⃗ + 𝐁⃗ |² = |𝐀⃗ − 𝐁⃗ |²
A + B + 2AB cosθ = A + B − 2AB cosθ
4AB cosθ = 0
cosθ = 0 θ = 90°
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option D is correct because if , then , indicating that vectors and are perpendicular. This results in , as both expressions simplify to .
Option A is incorrect because it does not hold true for all vectors unless . 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 , is true but does not directly lead to the conclusion about the angle being .
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