If |→a|=5,|→a−→b|=8 and |→a+→b|=10, then |→b| is equal to:
A
1
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B
3
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C
4
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D
√57
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Solution
The correct option is D√57 Given: |→a|=5,|→a−→b|=8 and |→a+→b|=10
We know, for any two vectors, |→a+→b|2+|→a−→b|2=2(|→a|2+|→b|2)⇒102+82=2(52+|→b|2)⇒100+64=50+2|→b|2⇒|→b|2=57⇒|→b|=√57