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The angle between the rectangular components of a vector is always

Correct answer: D. Equal to 90°

  • A. Less than 90°
  • B. Greater than 90°
  • C. Equal to 180°
  • D. Equal to 90°

Explanation

The Explanation for this question is as follows: The parts of a vector that may be reduced into rectangles are known as rectangular components of the vector. In an orthogonal coordinate system, and the axes are at a 90° angle. Consequently, the vector's rectangular components are at a 90° angle

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