Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Vectors and Scalars

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning vectors and scalars is false?

• A)In calculations, the vector components of a vector may be used in place of the vector itself.
• B)It is possible to use vector components that are not perpendicular.
• C)A scalar component may be either positive or negative.
• D)A vector that is zero may have components other than zero.
• E)Two vectors are equal only if they have the same magnitude and direction.

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