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Angle (in rad) made by the vector 3i^+j^ with the x-axis is

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a

π/5

b

π/3

c

π/4

d

π/6

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Let A=3i^+j^​ and B=i^ (unit vector along X-axis) 

A.B = (3i^+j^).j^ = 3+0 = 3 

Also, A=(3)2+(1)2=3+1=2

 B=1 

∵ ABcosθ = A.B where θ is the angle between vector A and X - axis. 

cosθ = A.B/AB ​=32= cos(π/6)​

 θ = π/6​ rad

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Angle (in rad) made by the vector 3i^+j^ with the x-axis is