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If a,b,c are vectors such that a+b+c=0 and  a=7, b=5, c=3 then angle between vector b and  c is
MathematicsVector AlgebraAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 60°    
  • B 30°
  • C 45°
  • D 90°
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 60°    

Given  a+b+c=0

b+c=-a
 
b+c2=-a2

b2+c2+2b·c=a2

Let M be the angle between b and c
 
25+9+2*5*3 cosM = 49
⇒  cosM=12

M=60°

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