Physics-Vectors

NEET Physics Vectors Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction. | Reason (R): The resultant of two equal vectors is zero.

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. However, the resultant of two equal vectors is not zero unless they are also opposite in direction.

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