Q.

Two l vectors having equal magnitude , have a resultant equal to either of the two. The angle between them is

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a

90°

b

60°

c

120°

d

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Let two vectors are A and B, inclined at an angle θ.

 

Resultant of the two vectors A and B,

|R|=|A|2+|B|2+2|A||B|cosθ

Let |A|=|B|=a

According to the question, R = a
From Eq. (i), we get

a=a2+a2+2aacosθ

 a2=a2+a2+2a2cosθ

 2a2cosθ=-a2

 cosθ=-1/2

 θ=120°

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