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Grade 12General Physics

which of the following vectors cannot be equal to the resultant of 5 and 10 option A.2 B.5 C.7 D.8

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
 
Dear Nimesh
 
 (R²) = 5² + 10² + 2* 5* 10 cos @
 R² = 125 + 100 cos @
Maximum value of R² = 125 + 100 = 225
Rmax = 15
Minimum value of R² = 125 - 100 = 25
R² = 25
R = 5
Hence
Reaultant R can't be 2.
Hence option A is correct.
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)