Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Vector Algebra Q #558
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
1 Marks 2024 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
For any two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\), which of the following statements is always true?
(A) \(\vec{a}.\vec{b}\ge
(B) \vec{a}
(C)
(D) \vec{b}

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(A) \(\vec{a}.\vec{b}\ge 0\)

The dot product \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos\theta\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between the vectors. If \(\theta\) is obtuse (greater than 90 degrees), then \(\cos\theta\) is negative, making the dot product negative. So, this statement is not always true.

(B) \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = \vec{b}.\vec{a}\)

The dot product is commutative, meaning the order of the vectors does not matter. \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos\theta\) and \(\vec{b}.\vec{a} = |\vec{b}||\vec{a}|\cos\theta\). Since multiplication is commutative, \(|\vec{a}||\vec{b}| = |\vec{b}||\vec{a}|\), so \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = \vec{b}.\vec{a}\). This statement is always true.

(C) \(|\vec{a}.\vec{b}| = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\)

We know that \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos\theta\). Therefore, \(|\vec{a}.\vec{b}| = ||\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos\theta| = |\vec{a}||\vec{b}||\cos\theta|\). This is only equal to \(|\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\) when \(|\cos\theta| = 1\), which means \(\theta = 0\) or \(\theta = \pi\). This is not always true.

(D) \(|\vec{a}+\vec{b}| = |\vec{a}| + |\vec{b}|\)

This is only true when \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are in the same direction (i.e., they are parallel and point in the same direction). In general, \(|\vec{a}+\vec{b}|^2 = (\vec{a}+\vec{b}).(\vec{a}+\vec{b}) = |\vec{a}|^2 + |\vec{b}|^2 + 2\vec{a}.\vec{b}\). So, \(|\vec{a}+\vec{b}| = \sqrt{|\vec{a}|^2 + |\vec{b}|^2 + 2|\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\cos\theta}\). This is only equal to \(|\vec{a}| + |\vec{b}|\) when \(\cos\theta = 1\), which means \(\theta = 0\). This is not always true.

Correct Answer: \(\vec{a}.\vec{b} = \vec{b}.\vec{a}\)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student needs to apply their knowledge of dot products and vector magnitudes to determine which statement is always true.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question requires understanding the concepts of dot product, magnitudes of vectors, and their relationship. It's not just recalling facts but applying the understanding of these concepts.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly tests the understanding and application of concepts related to vectors as covered in the textbook.