NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about scalar and vector products is correct?
A vector multiplied by a negative number reverses its direction.
Scalar products always yield a vector result.
Vectors can only be added if they have the same magnitude.
Vector addition is not commutative in all cases.
Correct Answer
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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