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Vatsal Goyal
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Homework Statement
In order to solve a question, I need to find the minimum and maximum resultant of three vectors, their magnitudes are given to me.
Homework Equations
Magnitude of vector A = 1
Magnitude of vector B = 3
Magnitude of vector A = 5
The Attempt at a Solution
The maximum part was easy, I just assumed them too be acting in the same direction and added the magnitudes to get the magnitude of the resultant(9 in this case).
But I am not sure about the minimum part. As it cannot form a triangle, it can't be zero. I am guessing that I have to assume them to be arranged parallel or antiparallel to each other in such a way that I get the minimum answer(5-3-1 = 1, in this case). Am I correct? If I am, then is there a strong reason for my answer to be true.