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Physics Vectors Basic Mathematics MCQ (Single Correct)

Two vectors and lie in a plane. Another vector lies outside this plane. The resultant of these three vector

A
can be zero
B
cannot be zero
C
lies in the plane of &
D
lies in the plane of &

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The correct answer is:
B

Given:
and lie in the same plane.
lies outside this plane.
Then is also in the plane of and

If the resultant were zero

But the right-hand side lies in the plane of and , which would mean also lies in that plane. This contradicts the given condition that lies outside the plane.

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