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A vector of magnitude b is rotated through angle θ. What is the change in magnitude of the vector?

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2bsinθ2
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2bcosθ2
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2bsinθ
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2bcosθ
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Solution

The correct option is A 2bsinθ2
PQ+QR=PR
QR=b1b
Now |b1b|2 =(b1b).(b1b)
=(b1)22b1bcosθ+b2
=2b2(1cosθ)
b1b=2b1cosθ =2b(2sinθ2) =2bsinθ2

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