Maths · Vectors and scalars, the addition of vectors

Three vectors and are as shown in figure. If magnitude of is and then the magnit

Three vectors \( \vec{A}, \vec{B} \) and \( \vec{C} \) are as shown in figure. If magnitude of \( \vec{A} \) is \( 4 \mathrm{m} \) and \( \vec{A}+\vec{B}+\vec{C}=0, \) then the magnitude of \( \vec{B} \) and \( \vec{C} \) are respectively

  • A. \( 4 m, 4 m \)
  • B. \( 4 \sqrt{3} m, 4 \sqrt{3} m \)
  • C. \( 4 m, 4 \sqrt{3} m \)
  • D. \( 4 \sqrt{3} m, 4 m \)

Step-by-step solution

Given A + B + C = 0, the vectors form a closed triangle. With |A| = 4 m, and from the typical figure (B at 0°, C at 150°), resolving components gives B = 4√3 m and C = 4 m, satisfying the condition.
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