Physics-Scalar & Vector Products
NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements is true regarding vector components?
A
Each component of a vector is always a scalar.
B
A vector has only magnitude and no direction.
C
Vector components can only be positive values.
D
A vector is defined by its magnitude alone.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, each component of a vector, such as A_x and A_y, is a scalar quantity, while the components combined with their respective unit vectors form a vector.
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