Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the scalar product of two vectors A and B is correct?

A

The scalar product is zero if the vectors are perpendicular.

B

The scalar product has both magnitude and direction.

C

The scalar product obeys the associative law.

D

The scalar product can be negative if both vectors are non-zero.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The scalar product A . B is defined as A B cos θ, and it equals zero when the vectors A and B are perpendicular, as stated in the context. It does not have a direction, and it does not follow the associative law.

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