Want to find angle between two vectors

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The discussion centers on finding the angle θ between two vectors A ⃗ and B ⃗, given the equations A ⃗ + B ⃗ = C ⃗ and A² + B² = C². The hint provided suggests using the formula (\vec A + \vec B)² = (\vec A + \vec B) ⋅ (\vec A + \vec B) to derive the relationship between the vectors. This approach leads to the application of the cosine rule in vector mathematics, allowing for the calculation of the angle between the two vectors based on their magnitudes and the resultant vector.

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Two vectors A ⃗ and B ⃗ are such that A ⃗+B ⃗=C ⃗ and A2+B2=C2 .You need to find the angle θ between the positive directions of A ⃗ and B ⃗.
 
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Hint: consider
[tex](\vec A + \vec B)^2 = (\vec A + \vec B) \cdot (\vec A + \vec B)[/tex]
 

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