To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 2P
Option (b)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Two nonzero vectors
Formula used:
The formula of vector product:
Calculation:
When
The magnitude of the vector product:
When
The magnitude of the vector product:
When
The magnitude of the vector product:
When
The magnitude of the vector product:
The greatest magnitude of the vector product is
Conclusion:
Hence, when the vectors
Option (b) is correct.
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