Let $O$ be the origin,and $\overline{OX}, \overline{OY}, \overline{OZ}$ be three unit vectors in the directions of the sides $QR, RP, PQ$,respectively,of a triangle $PQR$.
$(1)$ Find $|\overline{OX} \times \overline{OY}|$.
$[A] \sin(P+Q)$
$[B] \sin 2R$
$[C] \sin(P+R)$
$[D] \sin(Q+R)$
$(2)$ If the triangle $PQR$ varies,then find the minimum value of $\cos(P+Q) + \cos(Q+R) + \cos(R+P)$.
$[A] -\frac{5}{3}$
$[B] -\frac{3}{2}$
$[C] \frac{3}{2}$
$[D] \frac{5}{3}$
Select the correct options for $(1)$ and $(2)$.

  • A
    $B, C$
  • B
    $B, D$
  • C
    $B, C, D$
  • D
    $A, B$

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