Question:

The area of rectangle with sides as \(\vec A=3\hat i+4\hat j\) and \(\vec B=\hat i+3\hat j\) is

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Area of a rectangle is product of the lengths of its two adjacent sides.
  • \(5\sqrt{10}\) units
  • \(10\) units
  • \(2\sqrt{10}\) units
  • \(10\sqrt5\) units
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Solution and Explanation

Concept:
If two adjacent sides of a rectangle are represented by vectors, the area can be calculated using the product of magnitudes when the sides are perpendicular.

Step 1:
Given: \[ \vec A=3\hat i+4\hat j \] and \[ \vec B=\hat i+3\hat j \]

Step 2:
Magnitude of \(\vec A\): \[ |\vec A|=\sqrt{3^2+4^2} \] \[ |\vec A|=\sqrt{9+16}=5 \]

Step 3:
Magnitude of \(\vec B\): \[ |\vec B|=\sqrt{1^2+3^2} \] \[ |\vec B|=\sqrt{1+9}=\sqrt{10} \]

Step 4:
Area of rectangle: \[ \text{Area}=|\vec A|\cdot|\vec B| \] \[ =5\sqrt{10} \] \[ \boxed{5\sqrt{10}\text{ units}} \]
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