Q8 / 16 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Mathematics in Physics

The magnitude of x and y components of A→ are 7 and 6 respectively. Also, the magnitudes of x and y components of A→+B→ are 11 and 9 respectively. Calculate the magnitude of vector B→.

  • A
    10
  • Correct answer
    B
    5
  • C
    6
  • D
    3

Solution

Given, A→=7i^+6j^

Let B→=b1i^+b2j^ ......(i)

Given that, A→+B→=11i^+9j^

Or 7+b1i^+6+b2j^=11i^+9j^

Comparing the scalar component of i^ and j^

7+b1=11 and  6+b2=9

⇒b1=4 and b2=3

∴   From Equation. (i),

B→=4i^+3j^

B→=42+32=25=5

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

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