Maximum number of components of a vector may be________________?
Correct answer: D. Infinite
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. Infinite
Explanation
A vector can be resolved into components in any number of chosen directions, provided the components combine vectorially to reproduce the original vector. Therefore the mathematical maximum is not limited to one, two or three components, and can be infinite. Option c confuses the maximum number of mutually perpendicular rectangular components in three-dimensional space with the maximum number of components in general.
Last updated
About Addition of Vectors
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.
Practise Vectors and Equilibrium
431 free Vectors and Equilibrium MCQs from Physics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Physics questions like this
Physics is on 13 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
Related questions
2 vectors A and B are acting as shown in figure A = B =10N then resultant is?
A boat is sent across a river with a velocity of 8 km/h if the resultant velocity of the boat is 10 km/h, the river is flowing with the velocity of:
A body can be in translational equilibrium yet still start rotating if
A body in equilibrium__________________?
A body will be in complete equilibrium when it is satisfying______________?