In a triangle ABC , if and , then the projection of the vector on is equal to :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
In triangle the angle at lies between and , with , and the side opposite to equal to . The cosine rule gives
The projection of on equals , so it is .
The projection of on equals , so it is .
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