when two vectors A and B inclined at an angle theta act on a body, the resultant is (2k-1)under root(A2+B2).when the vectors are inclined at an angle (90-theta),the resultant is(2k-1)under root A2+B2,thenprove that.............tan (theta)=k-1/k+1
As we know resultant vector can be given as:
R 2 = A 2 + B 2 + 2AB cosθ -----------(1)
Now as given, R = (2k-1) (A2 + B2)1/2 ---------------------(2)
Comparing both equations:
(2k-1)2 (A2 + B2) = A2 + B 2+ 2AB cosθ
(4k2 + 1 -4k) (A2 + B2) = A2 + B 2+ 2AB cosθ
Proceeding the calculation further we can get the value of the inclination angle.