NEET Physics Vectors MCQ Question
A vector is multiplied by a scalar . Which of the following statements about the resultant vector is correct?
Vector has the same magnitude as but opposite direction.
Vector has double the magnitude of and the same direction.
Vector has double the magnitude of and opposite direction.
Vector has the same magnitude as and the same direction.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Multiplying a vector by a negative scalar results in a vector with the same magnitude multiplied by the absolute value of the scalar and in the opposite direction.
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