Physics-Scalar & Vector Products

NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

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

A

A vector multiplied by a negative number reverses its direction.

B

Scalar products always yield a vector result.

C

Vectors can only be added if they have the same magnitude.

D

Vector addition is not commutative in all cases.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, multiplying a vector by a negative number results in a vector with the opposite direction, which is correctly stated in option A. Options B, C, and D contain misconceptions about vector products and addition.

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