Q71 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (27 Jul Shift 1) · Physics

Assertion A: If A, B, C, D are four points on a semi-circular arc with a centre at O such that |AB→|=|BC→|=|CD→|. Then, AB→+AC→+AD→=4AO→+OB→+OC→

Reason R: Polygon law of vector addition yields AB→+BC→+CD→+AD→=2AO→

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In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    A is correct but R is not correct.
  • B
    A is not correct but R is correct.
  • C
    Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • Correct answer
    D
    Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Polygon law is applicable in both but the equation given in the reason is not useful in explaining the assertion.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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