A student adds two vectors with magnitudes of 200 and 70.Which one of the following is the only possible choice for the magnitude of their sum?
A)100
B)280
C)200
D)70

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The magnitude of the sum of two vectors can range from the absolute difference to the sum of their magnitudes. Here, the range is from 130 (200-70) to 270 (200+70). 200 is within this range.

A Student Adds Two Vectors with Magnitudes of 200 and 70.Which