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NCERT Class 12 · Ch 10 Miscellaneous Exercise · Q17

NCERT Class 12 Maths · Chapter 10 Vector Algebra · Miscellaneous Exercise Question 17

Unit vectors a,b make angle θ. When is a+b also a unit vector?

💡 Concept Hints

  1. Write the vector components and identify the required direction or geometric relation.
  2. Use the magnitude, dot-product, cross-product or section formula that matches the requested quantity.

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: D: θ=2π/3.
  1. |a+b|²=1+1+2cos θ.
  2. Set this equal to 1 to get cos θ=−1/2; in [0,π], θ=2π/3.

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