AIIMS2019Physics-Vectors

AIIMS 2019 Physics Vector Algebra MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

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,

A

|𝐀⃗ + 𝐁⃗ |² = |𝐀⃗ − 𝐁⃗ |²

B

A + B + 2AB cosθ = A + B − 2AB cosθ

C

4AB cosθ = 0

D

cosθ = 0 θ = 90°

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Option D is correct because if cosθ=0\cos\theta = 0, then θ=90\theta = 90^\circ, indicating that vectors A\vec{A} and B\vec{B} are perpendicular. This results in A+B2=AB2| \vec{A} + \vec{B} |^2 = | \vec{A} - \vec{B} |^2, as both expressions simplify to A2+B2| \vec{A} |^2 + | \vec{B} |^2.

Option A is incorrect because it does not hold true for all vectors unless cosθ=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 4ABcosθ=04AB \cos\theta = 0, is true but does not directly lead to the conclusion about the angle θ\theta being 9090^\circ.

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