Show that when A⃗ +B⃗ =C⃗ A→+B→=C→, then C2=A2+B2+2ABcosφC2=A2+B2+2ABcosφ, where φφ is the angle between vectors A⃗ A→ and B⃗ B→.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Chapter1: Matrices, Vectors, And Vector Calculus
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Problem 1.41P: For what values of a are the vectors A = 2ai − 2j + ak and B = ai + 2aj + 2k perpendicular?
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Show that when A⃗ +B⃗ =C⃗ A→+B→=C→, then C2=A2+B2+2ABcosφC2=A2+B2+2ABcosφ, where φφ is the angle between vectors A⃗ A→ and B⃗ B→.

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