Physics-Scalar & Vector Products

NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The scalar product of two vectors can be zero even if neither of the vectors is zero. | Reason (R): If two vectors are perpendicular, their scalar product is zero.

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 A

Detailed Explanation

The scalar product is zero if the angle between the vectors is 90°, which means they are perpendicular, as stated in the reason.

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