Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What is the result of the scalar product of two perpendicular vectors A and B?
A
Zero
B
One
C
The sum of their magnitudes
D
The product of their magnitudes
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The scalar product A . B equals zero when the vectors A and B are perpendicular, as stated in the NCERT context. This is derived from the definition of the scalar product, where A . B = |A||B| cos θ, and cos 90° = 0.
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