Two vectors of magnitude A1 and A2 inclined at each other at an angle θ have resultant of magnitude equal to:

Correct answer: A. Option A

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  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

The following is the solution: When two vectors of magnitudes A1 and A2 are inclined at an angle θ, the magnitude of their resultant can be found using the formula: |Resultant| = √(A12 + A22 + 2A1A2cosθ) This formula combines the magnitudes of the individual vectors, their angles, and the cosine of the angle between them.

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