The Eastward Component of Vector $\vec { A }$ Is Equal to the Westward Component of Vector

question 40

Multiple Choice

The eastward component of vector $\vec { A }$ is equal to the westward component of vector $\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }$ and their northward components are equal. Which one of the following statements must be correct for these two vectors?

• A) Vector \(\vec { A }\) is parallel to vector\(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }\) .
• B) Vector \(\vec { A }\) is antiparallel (in the opposite direction) to vector \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }\) .
• C) Vector \(\vec { A }\) must be perpendicular to vector \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }\) .
• D) The magnitude of vector \(\vec { A }\) must be equal to the magnitude of vector \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }\) .
• E) The angle between vector \(\vec { A }\) and vector \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { B } }\) must be 90°.

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