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Vectors have magnitude and direction, unlike scalars, and are combined by head-to-tail or parallelogram methods. Work covers rectangular components, equilibrium when the resultant force is zero, the scalar product for work and projections, and the vector product for torque and cross-product direction using the right-hand rule.

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  • A. They are equal vectors
  • B. They are in the same direction
  • C. They are at right angle to each other
  • D. They are opposite to each other

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows: Scalar product: A.B = ABcos(theta)

Correct answer: They are at right angle to each other
  • A. 8
  • B. 3
  • C. 8/3
  • D. 6

Explanation: Formula must be learned by the students.

Correct answer: 8/3
  • A. Scalars
  • B. Vectors
  • C. Physical
  • D. Positive

Explanation: Scalar quantities : Scalar quantities has only magnitude it has no direction.

Correct answer: Scalars
  • A. Weight and mass
  • B. Velocity and speed
  • C. Force and acceleration
  • D. Velocity and energy

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: Force and acceleration
  • A. Direction
  • B. Magnitude
  • C. Direction and magnitude both
  • D. Resultant of the vector

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: Magnitude
  • A. Normal vector
  • B. Negative vector
  • C. Null vector
  • D. Unit vector

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows: Two vectors, having same magnitude but opposite direction are called negative vectors.

Correct answer: Negative vector
  • A. Less than the individual vectors
  • B. Greater than the individual vectors
  • C. Equal to the individual vector
  • D. Zero

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: Zero
  • A. Right hand rule
  • B. Head-to-tail rule
  • C. Left hand rule
  • D. Hit and trial principle

Explanation: Head to tail rule is usually used for addition of vectors.

Correct answer: Head-to-tail rule
  • A. Associative
  • B. Commutative
  • C. Distributive
  • D. Both a) and b)

Explanation: Vector addition follows the commutative property, which means the order of addition does not matter.

Correct answer: Both a) and b)
  • A. Free vector
  • B. Fixed vector
  • C. Position vector
  • D. Parallel vector

Explanation: A vector whose tail lies at the origin of the coordinates and whose head lies at the position of point 'P' in space is often referred to…

Correct answer: Position vector
  • A. Equal
  • B. Same
  • C. Null
  • D. Opposite

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows: Two vectors are considered to be equal only if they have the same magnitude and…

Correct answer: Equal
  • A. Its x and z components zero
  • B. Its y-component equal to zero
  • C. Its x and y components equal to zero
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows: A vector lying along the x-axis has its tail at the origin and its head pointing in the…

Correct answer: None of these
  • A. the magnitude of the vector is zero
  • B. The magnitude of both vectors is same and angle b/w their direction is 90°
  • C. The magnitude of both vectors is same and angle b/w their direction is 180°
  • D. The magnitude of both vectors is different and angle b/w their direction is 45°

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: The magnitude of both vectors is same and angle b/w their direction is 180°
  • A. More
  • B. Less
  • C. Equal
  • D. Thrice

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: More
  • 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…

Correct answer: Equal to 90°
  • A. Ay = A Cos θ
  • B. Ay = A Sec θ
  • C. Ay = A Sin θ
  • D. Ay = A Tan θ

Explanation: The Explanation for this question is as follows:

Correct answer: Ay = A Sin θ
  • A. Vector quantities
  • B. Scalar quantities
  • C. Magnitudes
  • D. Directions

Explanation: The components of a vector depict the influence of that vector in a given direction.

Correct answer: Vector quantities
  • A. 30
  • B. 270
  • C. 330
  • D. 60

Explanation: Exp: 1st quadrant -> 0 to 90 degrees 2nd quadrant -> 91 to 180 degrees 3rd quadrant -> 181 to 270 degrees 4th quadrant -> 271 to 360…

Correct answer: 330
  • A. Principle of parallelogram
  • B. Division of vectors
  • C. Resolution of vectors
  • D. Factorization of vectors

Explanation: The Explanation: Solution The process of splitting a vector into its components is called resolution of the vector.

Correct answer: Resolution of vectors
  • A. 60 degrees
  • B. 90 degrees
  • C. 120 degrees
  • D. 130 degrees

Explanation: R²= A² +B² + 2 AB cos βPutting R = A=B = f, we get β = 120°

Correct answer: 120 degrees