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Vectors · Question 67 of 125

Question 67

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Read the two statements and choose the correct option.

I. If ∣a⃗∣=∣b⃗∣\lvert \vec{a} \rvert = \lvert \vec{b} \rvert, the projection of a⃗\vec{a} on b⃗\vec{b} equals the projection of b⃗\vec{b} on a⃗\vec{a}.

II. If a⃗⋅b⃗<0\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} < 0, the angle between a⃗\vec{a} and b⃗\vec{b} is acute.

Options for question 67

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. I: the two projections are a⃗⋅b⃗∣b⃗∣\frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{\lvert \vec{b} \rvert} and a⃗⋅b⃗∣a⃗∣\frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{\lvert \vec{a} \rvert}, equal when the magnitudes are equal. True.

  2. II: a⃗⋅b⃗<0\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} < 0 means cos⁡θ<0\cos \theta < 0, an obtuse angle. False.

Worth noting

The sign of the scalar product is the sign of cos⁡θ\cos \theta: negative means obtuse.

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