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The vectors X and Y satisfy the equations 2X+Y=p , X+2Y=q where p=i+j and q=ij. lf θ is the angle between X and Y, then

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cosθ=45
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sinθ=12
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cosθ=45
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cosθ=35
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Solution

The correct option is B cosθ=45
2X+Y=p=i+j ....(1)
X+2Y=q=ij ....(2)
Multiplying equation (2) by 2 and subtracting equation (1) from that, we get
3Y=i3j;Y=13(i3j)
And thus X=13(i+3j)
cosθ=X.Y|X||Y|=1910=45

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