NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question
Which of the following statements is true regarding the components of a vector?
Each component of a vector can be positive, negative, or zero depending on its direction.
All components of a vector must be positive values.
Only the x-component of a vector can be negative.
The components of a vector are always equal in magnitude.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, a component of a vector can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the value of the angle it makes with the x-axis.
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