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A vector which has magnitude one is called _________?

Correct answer: B. A unit vector

  • A. A resultant vector
  • B. A unit vector
  • C. A null vector
  • D. A position vector

Explanation

A vector with magnitude exactly one is called a unit vector, and it is used to specify direction. A null vector is the likely distractor because it is also a special vector, but its magnitude is zero, not one.

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