A vector can be multiplied by a number. The number may be_______________?
Correct answer: D. All A, B and C are correct
- A. Dimensionless
- B. Dimensional scalar
- C. Negative
- D. All A, B and C are correct
Explanation
A vector may be multiplied by a scalar that is dimensionless, dimensional, or negative. A negative scalar reverses the vector's direction, while a dimensional scalar changes its units as well as its magnitude. The likely mistake is choosing only a because many elementary examples use dimensionless scalars.
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