Which of the Following Is Correct

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A)Multiplying a vector by a scalar gives a scalar result.
• B)Multiplying a vector by a vector always gives a vector result.
• C)Multiplying a vector by a vector never gives a scalar result.
• D)The only type of vector multiplication that gives a scalar result is the dot product.
• E)The only type of vector multiplication that gives a vector result is the cross product.

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