Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 12

Practice objective / multiple choice question 12 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 12 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • MATHEMATICS • objective

In the plane, let vector \(\mathbf{a}\) have magnitude 5 and lie along the positive x‑axis. Vector \(\mathbf{b}\) has magnitude 8 and makes an angle of 60° with \(\mathbf{a}\). A third vector \(\mathbf{c}\) has magnitude 7 and satisfies \((\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{c})\) \(\perp\) \(\mathbf{b}\). Find the greatest possible magnitude of \(\mathbf{a}+\mathbf{b}+\mathbf{c}\). Give your answer to one decimal place.

Answer Options

A. 12.8
Correct Answer B. 13.5
C. 14.2
D. 11.9
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
13.5

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Mathematics Question 12. It is a objective / multiple choice question from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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