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If a and b are two non-zero and non-collinear vectors, then a+b and ab are

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linearly dependent vectors
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linearly independent vectors
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linearly dependent and independent vectors
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C linearly independent vectors
Since, a and b are two non-zero non-collinear vectors
i.e.xa+yb=0x=0,y=0
Hence, a and b are linearly independent.
Now consider, x1(a+b)+x2(ab)=0
(x1+x2)a+(x1x2)b=0
x1+x2=0 ;x1x2=0
x1=x2=0
Hence, a+b and ab are linearly independent.

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