Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Vectors

Question:

If $\vec a$ and $\vec b$ are unit vectors inclined to x-axis at angles 30° and 120°, then $|\vec a +\vec b|$ equals

Options:

$\sqrt{2/3}$

$\sqrt{2}$

$\sqrt{3}$

2

Correct Answer:

$\sqrt{2}$

Explanation:

Clearly, $\vec a$ and $\vec b$ are at right angle.

$∴|\vec a+\vec b|^2=|\vec a|^2+|\vec b|^2+2|\vec a||\vec b|\cos 90°$

$⇒|\vec a+\vec b|^2=1+1+0=2⇒|\vec a+\vec b|=\sqrt{2}$