If the Magnitude of the Sum of Two Vectors Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

If the magnitude of the sum of two vectors is less than the magnitude of either vector, then:

• A)the scalar product of the vectors must be negative
• B)the scalar product of the vectors must be positive
• C)the vectors must be parallel and in opposite directions
• D)the vectors must be parallel and in the same direction
• E)none of the above

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