Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The vector sum of two perpendicular vectors is a vector with a magnitude equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the magnitudes of the two vectors. | Reason (R): The magnitude of a vector can be found using the Pythagorean theorem if the vector components are perpendicular.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion and reason both relate to the concept of vector addition where perpendicular components form a right triangle, allowing the use of the Pythagorean theorem to find the resultant vector's magnitude.

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