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If two vectors vecA and vecB having equal magnitude R are inclined at an angle theta, then

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The magnitude of the resultant vector is given by: |vecR_res| = sqrtA^2 + B^2 + 2AB cos theta ### Core Logic Let |vecA| = |vecB| = R. Then for vector addition: |vecA + vecB| = sqrtR^2 + R^2 + 2R^2 cos theta ### Step 1: Simplify Addition Form |vecA + vecB| = sqrt2R^2 (1 + cos theta) Using the trigonometric identity 1 + cos theta = 2 cos^2 left(fractheta2right): |vecA + vecB| = sqrt2R^2 times 2 cos^2 left(fractheta2right) = 2R cos left(fractheta2right) ### Step 2: Cross-check Subtraction Form For subtraction: |vecA - vecB| = sqrtR^2 + R^2 - 2R^2 cos theta |vecA - vecB| = sqrt2R^2 (1 - cos theta) = sqrt2R^2 times 2 sin^2 left(fractheta2right) = 2R sin left(fractheta2right) Checking options, only |vecA + vecB| = 2R cos left(fractheta2right) is correctly paired in the choice list. ### Pattern Recognition Standard geometry shortcut: Addition of two equal vectors yields a cosine half-angle dependency. Subtraction yields a sine half-angle dependency. (+ to cos), (- to sin). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane

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Q55 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Vector Operations
A vector has magnitude same as that of vecmathrmA = 3hatmathrmi + 4hatmathrmj and is parallel to vecmathrmB = 4hatmathrmi + 3hatmathrmj. The x and y components of this vector in first quadrant are x and 3 respectively where x = ________
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

### Related Formula |vecA| = sqrtA_x^2 + A_y^2 vecN = |vecA| hatB ### Core Logic We need to find a new vector vecN that has the magnitude of vecA and the direction of vecB. Magnitude of vecA: |vecA| = sqrt3^2 + 4^2 = sqrt25 = 5. Unit vector in the direction of vecB: hatB = fracvecB|vecB| = frac4hati + 3hatjsqrt4^2 + 3^2 = frac4hati + 3hatj5. ### Step 1: Construct the Vector vecN = |vecA| hatB = 5 left( frac4hati + 3hatj5 right) vecN = 4hati + 3hatj ### Step 2: Match Components The x and y components are given as x and 3. From vecN = 4hati + 3hatj, we see the x-component is 4. Therefore, x = 4. ### Pattern Recognition Constructing a vector matching magnitude and direction is a simple scalar multiplication of the desired magnitude by the target direction's unit vector. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Plane

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