Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Physics and Mathematics
Consider two vectors A and B , each having a magnitude of 10 unit....
Consider two vectors and , each having a magnitude of unit. If these vectors are inclined to the X-axis at angles of 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} and 60^{}^{{}^{\circ}} respectively, determine their resultant.
Options
- A20 \cos 15^{}^{{}^{\circ}} unit at 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the X-axis
- B10 \cos 15^{}^{{}^{\circ}} unit at 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the X-axis
- C20 \sin 15^{}^{{}^{\circ}} unit at 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the X-axis
- D20 \cos 15^{}^{{}^{\circ}} unit at 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the X-axis
Correct answer
D. 20 \cos 15^{}^{{}^{\circ}} unit at 45^{}^{{}^{\circ}} with the X-axis
Step-by-step solution
Given |\vec{B}| = 10\vec{A}30^\circ\vec{B}60^\circ\theta = 60^\circ - 30^\circ = 30^\circ\vec{R}R = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + 2AB \cos \theta}R = \sqrt{10^2 + 10^2 + 2(10)(10) \cos 30^\circ}R = \sqrt{200(1 + \cos 30^\circ)}1 + \cos \theta = 2 \cos^2 \left(\dfrac{\theta}{2}\right):
\sqrt{200 \left(2 \cos^2 15^\circ\right)} = \sqrt{400 \cos^2 15^\circ} =
Since the magnitudes of both vectors are equal, their resultant bisects the angle between them.
Angle of the resultant with the X-axis is \dfrac{30^\circ}{2} =.
\sqrt{200 \left(2 \cos^2 15^\circ\right)} = \sqrt{400 \cos^2 15^\circ} =
Since the magnitudes of both vectors are equal, their resultant bisects the angle between them.
Angle of the resultant with the X-axis is \dfrac{30^\circ}{2} =.