Two Vectors Starting at the Same Origin Have Equal and Opposite

question 42

Essay

Two vectors starting at the same origin have equal and opposite x components. Is it possible for the two vectors to be perpendicular to each other? Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Hollow Ball

An early stage in embryonic development in many animals characterized by a spherical layer of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.

Blastula

A preliminary phase in the development of embryos in animals, distinguished by a spherical formation made up of hollow cells.

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, starting from the fertilization of the egg to the fetus stage.

Solid Ball

A three-dimensional geometric object that is perfectly symmetrical around its center, with every point on its surface equidistant from the center.