JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Modulus of vector Algebra of vectors

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    Let \[\mathbf{a}=\mathbf{i}\] be a vector which makes an angle of \[{{120}^{o}}\]  with a unit vector b. Then the unit vector \[(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b})\] is                                                                                                                                             [MP PET 1991]

    A) \[-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{j}\]      

    B) \[-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{j}\]

    C) \[\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{j}\]

    D) \[\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{j}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    \[\mathbf{b}=\cos 120{}^\circ \mathbf{i}+\sin 120{}^\circ \mathbf{j}\] or \[\mathbf{b}=-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{j}.\] Therefore \[\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}=\mathbf{i}-\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{j}=\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mathbf{j}\].             


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