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The vector sum of two forces P and Q is minimum when the angle between them is

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π4
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π3
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π2
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π
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Solution

The correct option is D π
|P+Q|=P2+Q2+2PQcosθ
Vector sum is minimum when cosθ is minimum i.e. θ=π.

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