Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Vector Algebra Q #569
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
1 Marks 2025 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
If \(\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} = \vec{0}\), \(|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{37}\), \(|\vec{b}| = 3\) and \(|\vec{c}| = 4\), then the angle between \(\vec{b}\) and \(\vec{c}\) is
(A) \(\dfrac{\pi}{6}\)
(B) \(\dfrac{\pi}{4}\)
(C) \(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\)
(D) \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
Correct Answer: C

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Given: \(\vec{a} + \vec{b} + \vec{c} = \vec{0}\), \(|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{37}\), \(|\vec{b}| = 3\), \(|\vec{c}| = 4\)

We can rewrite the given equation as: \(\vec{a} = -(\vec{b} + \vec{c})\)

Taking the magnitude squared of both sides: \(|\vec{a}|^2 = |-(\vec{b} + \vec{c})|^2\)

\(|\vec{a}|^2 = |\vec{b} + \vec{c}|^2\)

Expanding the right side using the dot product: \(|\vec{a}|^2 = (\vec{b} + \vec{c}) \cdot (\vec{b} + \vec{c})\)

\(|\vec{a}|^2 = \vec{b} \cdot \vec{b} + 2(\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}) + \vec{c} \cdot \vec{c}\)

\(|\vec{a}|^2 = |\vec{b}|^2 + 2(\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}) + |\vec{c}|^2\)

We know that \(\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} = |\vec{b}| |\vec{c}| \cos{\theta}\), where \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\vec{b}\) and \(\vec{c}\).

So, \(|\vec{a}|^2 = |\vec{b}|^2 + 2|\vec{b}| |\vec{c}| \cos{\theta} + |\vec{c}|^2\)

Substituting the given values: \((\sqrt{37})^2 = (3)^2 + 2(3)(4) \cos{\theta} + (4)^2\)

\(37 = 9 + 24 \cos{\theta} + 16\)

\(37 = 25 + 24 \cos{\theta}\)

\(12 = 24 \cos{\theta}\)

\(\cos{\theta} = \dfrac{12}{24} = \dfrac{1}{2}\)

Therefore, \(\theta = \arccos{\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\right)}\)

\(\theta = \dfrac{\pi}{3}\)

Correct Answer: \(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires students to apply their understanding of vector addition, magnitudes, and the dot product to find the angle between two vectors. They need to manipulate the given equation and use the properties of dot products to arrive at the solution.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires a series of steps to solve, including algebraic manipulation of vector equations and applying the formula for the dot product to find the angle. It is not simply recalling a fact or definition.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as COMPETENCY. The question assesses the student's ability to apply vector algebra concepts to solve a problem, rather than just recalling definitions or formulas. It requires manipulation and problem-solving skills.