Q93 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Physics

If vectors A→=cos⁡ωt i^+sinωt j^ and B→=cosωt2 i^+sin⁡ωt2 j^ are functions of time, then the value of t at which they are orthogonal to each other is:

  • A
    t=π2ω
  • Correct answer
    B
    t=πω
  • C
    t=0
  • D
    t=π4ω

Solution

A→=cos wti^+sinwtj^
B→=coswt2i^+sinwt2j^
For these vectors to be orthogonal, A→·B→=0
A→·B→=0=cos wt.coswt2+sin wt.sin wt2
=coswt-wt2=coswt2=0
So, as we know, \(\cos (90)=0\).
So, wt2=π2⇒ t=πw

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

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