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If we add two vectors of equal magnitudes but in opposite directions, then we get a

  • A) Unit vector
  • B) Unit scalar
  • C) Zero vector
  • D) Zero scalar

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When you add two vectors that have the same magnitude but point in opposite directions, they effectively cancel each other out. This means the result of their addition is a vector with zero magnitude.

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The correct answer is C) Zero vector.

Explanation

  • Vectors have both magnitude and direction.
  • When two vectors are equal in size but opposite in direction, their sum is zero.
  • This results in a vector that has no length or direction, known as the zero vector.