Asked in Premeth — Coordination and Control, Vectors and EquilibriumModerate

Negative of a vector has direction _ that of the original vector.

Correct answer: C. Opposite to

  • A. Same as
  • B. Perpendicular to
  • C. Opposite to
  • D. Inclined to

Explanation

The negative of a vector has a direction that is opposite to that of the original vector. When you negate a vector, you reverse its direction while maintaining its magnitude. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the fact that the negative of a vector changes its direction in relation to the original vector.

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