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VECTORS MCQs

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Question 1. A null vector has
  1.    zero magnitude and a specific direction
  2.    a finite magnitude and no specific direction
  3.    a finite magnitude and a specific direction
  4.    zero magnitude and no specific direction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> zero magnitude and no specific direction
:
D
If vectors A and B are equal, i.e. A = B, then their difference (A – B) is defined as a null vector. It has a zeromagnitude and no specific direction.
Hence the correct choice is (d).
Question 2. Which of the given 2 vectors are same?
Which Of The Given 2 Vectors Are Same?
  1.    (A) & (C)
  2.    (C) & (B)
  3.    both option (A) & (B)
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> (C) & (B)
:
B
For 2 vectors to be equal their magnitude and direction has to be same.
Option A: says vector A and E surely they are pointed in the same direction but if we see magnitude wise the vector A has a magnitude of 2 units or it is only 2 boxes long, while vector E has magnitude of 3 units, so vector A & E can't be same.
Option B: says vector C & B, they are surely pointing in the same direction are their magnitudes also same.
Vector C has a unit of 22units and so does vector B.
So option B is correct.
Here we conclude that we can translate a vector anywhere on the 3D space, it wouldn't change it as long as I keep the magnitude of the vector same and keep it pointing in the same direction.
Question 3. Find Component Of Vector ⃗A Along The Direction Of ⃗B I....
Find component of vector A along the direction of B i.e. A||B and in perpendicular direction of B that is AB.
  1.    A||B = 3√3;A⊥B=3
  2.    A||B = 33;A⊥B=3√32
  3.    A||B = 32;A⊥B=12
  4.    A||B = 3√3;A⊥B=3√32
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A||B = 3√3;A⊥B=3
:
A
Find Component Of Vector ⃗A Along The Direction Of ⃗B I....
So, we need to resolve the vector A along the direction of B and perpendicular to it.
Find Component Of Vector ⃗A Along The Direction Of ⃗B I....
Angle between A & B is 30
So component along the direction B is using trigonometric ration
6cos30 = compound of A along B = 33 component of A perpendicular to B = 6 sin30 = 3
Question 4. What happens if a vector is multiplied by a number – 2?
 
  1.    The magnitude of the vector is doubled but its direction remains the same
  2.    The magnitude of the vector remains the same but its direction is reversed
  3.    The magnitude of the vector is doubled and its direction is reversed
  4.    Neither the magnitude nor the direction of the vector undergo any change
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The magnitude of the vector is doubled and its direction is reversed
:
C
Multiplication of a vector by a real negative number – n makes its magnitude n times and also reverses thedirection of the vector.
Hence the correct choice is (c).
Question 5. The magnitude of the resultant of two equal vectors is equal to the magnitude of either vector. What is the angle between the two vectors?
 
  1.    60∘
  2.    90∘
  3.    120∘
  4.    150∘
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 120∘
:
C
R2=A2+B2+2ABcosθ. It is given that R=A=B. Putting these values we have A2=A2+A2+2A2cosθ
or cosθ=12 which gives θ=120
Hence the correct choice is (c)
Question 6. The resultant of two vectors A and B subtends an angle of 45 with either of them.  The magnitude of the resultant is
  1.    zero 
  2.    √2A 
  3.    A
  4.    2A
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> √2A 
:
B
As shown in figure, the angle θ between vectors A and B is 90.
Also A = B. Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant is given by
The Resultant Of Two Vectors A And B Subtends An Angle Of 45...
R2=A2+B2+2ABcosθ
=A2+A2+2A2cos90
=2A2
Or R=2A.
Hence the correct choice is (b)
Question 7. A and B are two vectors in a plane at an angle of 60 with each other.  C is another vector perpendicular to the plane containing vectors A and B.  which of the following relations is/are possible?
  1.    ⃗A+⃗B=⃗C
  2.    ⃗A+⃗C=⃗B
  3.    →A×→B=→C 
  4.    →A×→C=→B 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> →A×→B=→C 
:
C
As explained above, choices (a) and (b) are not possible. Since vector C is perpendicular to both vectors A and B,choice (c) is possible. Choice (d) is not possible because vector B is not perpendicular to vector A.
Question 8. Two vectors of the same physical quantity are equal if
  1.    they have the same magnitude and the same direction.
  2.    they have different magnitudes but the same direction.
  3.    they have the same magnitude but different directions.
  4.    they have different magnitudes and different directions.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> they have the same magnitude and the same direction.
:
A
Two vectors are said to be equal if they have the same magnitude and direction.
In the figure below, three equal vectors have been represented.
Two Vectors Of The Same Physical Quantity Are Equal If
Question 9. Find Component Of Vector →A Along The Direction Of →B A|...
Find component of vector A along the direction of B A||B and in perpendicular direction of B  AB.
  1.    A||B = 5; A⊥B=5√3
  2.    A||B = 5√3;A⊥B=5
  3.    A||B = -5; A⊥B=5√3
  4.    A||B = 5√3;A⊥B=−5
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A||B = -5; A⊥B=5√3
:
C
Find Component Of Vector →A Along The Direction Of →B A|...
So component of A along direction of B is Acos120=Asin30=5
[cos(90+θ)=sinθ]
Here we can see if just measure the shadow you will get a cos60=a2=5
Find Component Of Vector →A Along The Direction Of →B A|...
But since this 5 is in the opposite direction of vector B so we say that the component of A along the
direction B is -5.
Now component in the perpendicular direction of B is
Asin(120)=Acos30=53
[sin(90+θ)=cosθ]
Find Component Of Vector →A Along The Direction Of →B A|...
Just the shadow measurement is a cos 30 and it's in the perpendicular direction, so no need to
change sign.
So component along the direction is always acosθ and in perpendicular direction is asinθ. This will take care of sign so don't worry.
Question 10. Which of the following vectors identities is/are false?(Below mentioned A, B and C are vectors, represented without vector sign on them)
 
  1.    A + B = B + A      
  2.    A + B = - (B + A)
  3.    (A + B) + C = A + (B + C)
  4.    A + (B + C) = (A + C) + B
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> A + B = - (B + A)
:
B
Vector addition is commutative, i.e. A + B = B + A. Vector addition is also associative,
i.e. (A + B) + C = A + (B + C) = (A + C) + B.
Hence choice (b) is false.

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