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If |A x B| = A-B, what is the angle between A and B?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16CQ: Explain why a vector cannot have a component greater than its own magnitude.

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