Physics-Scalar & Vector Products

NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The vector A can be expressed as the sum of its components along the x- and y-axes. | Reason (R): The components of a vector are always positive.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as a vector can be expressed as the sum of its components along x- and y-axes. However, the reason is false because vector components can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the angle θ with the axes.

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