If vector B is added to vector A, which two of the following choices must be true for theresultant vector to be equal to zero?A. vector A and vector B have the same magnitudeB. vector A and vector B are perpendicularO C. vector A and vector B are parallel and in the same directionO D. vector A and vector B are parallel and in opposite directions; and both have the same magnitude

When we add or subtract vectors, what we do is Find the resultant of the magnitudes of the two…

If vector B is added to vector A, which two of the following choices must be true for the resultant vector to be equal to zero? O A. vector A and vector B have the same magnitude O B. vector A and vector B are perpendicular O C. vector A and vector B are parallel and in the same direction D. vector A and vector B are parallel and in opposite directions; and both have the same magnitude

If vector B is added to vector A, which two of the following choices must be true for the resultant vector to be equal to zero? O A. vector A and vector B have the same magnitude O B. vector A and vector B are perpendicular O C. vector A and vector B are parallel and in the same direction D. vector A and vector B are parallel and in opposite directions; and both have the same magnitude

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 39PQ

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