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If for two vectors A and B, sum (A+B) is perpendicular to the difference (AB). The ratio of their magnitude is

A
1
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3
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C
None of these
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2
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Solution

The correct option is A 1
A+B is perpendicular to AB.

Thus,
(A+B)(AB)=0

A2+BAABB2=0

Because of commutative property of dot product

AB=BA

A2B2=0 or A=B

Thus the ratio of magnitudes, AB=1.

Final answer: (a).

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