If the tail of the first vector coincides with the head of the second vector, the resultant of twovectors will be found by
Correct answer: B. Addition of vectors.
- A. Division of vectors.
- B. Addition of vectors.
- C. Subtraction of vectors.
- D. Multiplication of vectors.
Explanation
The correct answer is addition of vectors. When the tail of the first vector coincides with the head of the second vector, they are positioned for vector addition. This method is known as the 'head-to-tail' rule, where the resultant vector is drawn from the tail of the first vector to the head of the second vector. Division, subtraction, and multiplication of vectors do not fit this scenario. Vector division is not defined, subtraction requires reversing a vector, and multiplication involves different operations like dot or cross products.
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Vector addition combines directed quantities using the head-to-tail, parallelogram and component methods. Work includes finding the resultant magnitude and direction for two or more vectors, resolving vectors into perpendicular components, and distinguishing vector addition from scalar addition, where direction has no role.
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