Let $\overrightarrow C = \overrightarrow A  + \overrightarrow B$

$(A)$ It is possible to have $| \overrightarrow C | < | \overrightarrow A |$ and $ | \overrightarrow C | < | \overrightarrow B|$

$(B)$ $|\overrightarrow C |$  is always greater than $|\overrightarrow A |$

$(C)$ $|\overrightarrow C |$ may be equal to $|\overrightarrow A | + |\overrightarrow B|$

$(D)$ $|\overrightarrow C |$ is never equal to $|\overrightarrow A | + |\overrightarrow B|$

Which of the above is correct

  • A

    $A$ and $C$

  • B

    $A,B$ and $D$

  • C

    $A, B$ and $C$

  • D

    $B$ and $C$

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