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Choose the correct alternative:If aa→ and bb→ are two vectors of magnitude 2 and inclined at an angle 60°, then the angle between aa→ and aba→+b→ is - Mathematics

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Choose the correct alternative:
If `vec"a"` and `vec"b"` are two vectors of magnitude 2 and inclined at an angle 60°, then the angle between `vec"a"` and `vec"a" + vec"b"` is

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  • 30°

  • 60°

  • 45°

  • 90°

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30°

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Chapter 8: Vector Algebra - Exercise 8.5 [Page 82]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 8 Vector Algebra
Exercise 8.5 | Q 20 | Page 82

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