Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Vector Algebra Q #857
KNOWLEDGE BASED
UNDERSTAND
1 Marks 2023 MCQ SINGLE
13. If $\theta$ is the angle between two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ then $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \ge 0$ only when:
(A) $0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}$
(B) $0 \le \theta \le \frac{\pi}{2}$
(C) $0 < \theta < \pi$
(D) $0 \le \theta \le \pi$

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The dot product of two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ is given by:

$\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos{\theta}$

We are given that $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} \ge 0$. Since $|\vec{a}|$ and $|\vec{b}|$ are magnitudes, they are always non-negative. Therefore, for the dot product to be non-negative, we must have:

$\cos{\theta} \ge 0$

The cosine function is non-negative in the first and fourth quadrants. However, since $\theta$ is the angle between two vectors, it must lie between $0$ and $\pi$ (inclusive), i.e., $0 \le \theta \le \pi$.

In the interval $[0, \pi]$, $\cos{\theta} \ge 0$ when $0 \le \theta \le \frac{\pi}{2}$.

Correct Answer: $0 \le \theta \le \frac{\pi}{2}$

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an UNDERSTAND question because it requires students to comprehend the relationship between the dot product of two vectors and the angle between them. They need to recall the formula and understand when the dot product is non-negative.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of the concept of the dot product and its relationship to the angle between vectors, rather than just recalling a formula.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly assesses the understanding of a concept taught in the textbook regarding vectors and their dot product.