The vectors b and c are in the direction of north-east and north-west respectively and |b|=|c|= 4. The magnitude and direction of the vector d = c - b, are [Roorkee 2000]

The vectors b and c are in the direction of north-east and north-west

1.	The vectors b and c are in the direction of north-east and north-west respectively and \|b\|=\|c\|= 4. The magnitude and direction of the vector d = c - b, are [Roorkee 2000]
A.	\[4\sqrt{2},\] towards north
B.	\[4\sqrt{2}\], towards west
C.	4, towards east
D.	4, towards south
Answer» C. 4, towards east

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