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Two vectors having equal magnitude of 5 units, have an angle of 60° between them. Find the magnitude of their resultant vector and its angle from one of the vectors.

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a

53 unit,α=30°

b

53 unit, α=60°

c

35 unit, α=45°

d

35 unit, α=90°

answer is A.

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a=b=5 unit and θ=60°

R=a2+a2+2a2·cos60°     =a3     =53 unit

tanα=asin60°a+acos60°            =3232             =13 or tan30°

Therefore, α=30°

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Two vectors having equal magnitude of 5 units, have an angle of 60° between them. Find the magnitude of their resultant vector and its angle from one of the vectors.