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PhysicsVectorsAddition/SubtractionMedium2 minPYQ_2020
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The sum of two forcesP→andQ→isR→such thatR→=P→. Find the angle between resultant of2P→andQ→andQ→, ________

Answer:
90.00
Solution:


So angle between 2P→+Q→ and Q→ is 90o


Alternate solution


P→+Q→=P→
P2+Q2+2PQcos⁡θ=P2
⇒Q+2PQcos⁡θ=O
⇒cos⁡θ=-Q2P

tan⁡α=2Psin⁡θ2Pcos⁡θ+Q=∞
∵2Pcos⁡θ+Q=0
α=90o

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:VectorsSubtopic:Addition/Subtraction
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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