Physics-Vectors

NEET Physics Vectors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider two vectors A\mathbf{A} and B\mathbf{B} represented in a diagram such that vector B\mathbf{B} is shifted parallel to itself until its tail coincides with the tail of vector A\mathbf{A}. If these vectors are declared equal, which of the following must be true about vectors A\mathbf{A} and B\mathbf{B}?

Question diagram
A

They have the same magnitude and direction.

B

Their magnitudes are the same, but directions can differ.

C

They can have different magnitudes if the directions are the same.

D

They must be opposite in direction but equal in magnitude.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, two vectors are equal if they have the same magnitude and direction.

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