Question 46
MediumOriginal questionFor any four points , , and , which of the following statements are true?
I. .
II. .
III. .
IV. .
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
I is the triangle law. II: .
III is false: , so the sum is . IV is false unless lies on the segment : the left side is , a side of triangle , which is shorter than the other two sides together.
Worth noting
Magnitudes add only for vectors in the same direction; in general .
- Concept
- The triangle law of addition
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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