Two vectors A and B have magnitudes 6 units and 8 units, respectively. Find |A-B| if the angle between two vectors is 180°
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
14 units
b
18 units
c
24 units
d
22 units
answer is A.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Magnitude of vector A=6 Units. Magnitude of vector B=8 units.Now resultant =|A-B| will be equal to A2+B2-2ABcos(θ)when angle between them is 0 degree:Then |A-B|=62+82-(2)(6)(8)cos(180)=100+96( since cos(180)=-1)=14 units