Physics-Vectors

NEET Physics Vectors Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction. | Reason (R): A vector can have different magnitudes and directions depending on the path taken between two points.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction. The reason given, however, is incorrect because a vector's magnitude and direction are not affected by the path taken.

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