Physics-Scalar & Vector Products

NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about scalar and vector products is correct?

A

A vector multiplied by a positive number retains its direction.

B

A scalar product of two vectors results in a vector.

C

Unit vectors have both magnitude and direction.

D

The magnitude of a vector can be negative if multiplied by a negative number.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

A vector multiplied by a positive number retains its direction, while a scalar product results in a scalar, not a vector. Unit vectors have magnitude 1 but only indicate direction, and the magnitude of a vector is never negative, though its direction can be reversed.

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