MDCAT Physics MCQ #3702

If the magnitude of the resultant of two equal vectors is equal to the magnitude of either vector, what is the angle between them?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3702

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If the magnitude of the resultant of two equal vectors is equal to the magnitude of either vector, what is the angle between them?

    • A) 90 degrees
    • B) 120 degrees
    • C) 60 degrees
    • D) 180 degrees

    Answer: 120 degrees

    Explanation: If R=A=B, the law of cosines R^2 = A^2 + B^2 + 2AB cosθ requires cosθ = -1/2. Option A is for perpendicular vectors.