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Two collinear vectors are always equal in magnitude. - Mathematics

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Question

Two collinear vectors are always equal in magnitude.

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  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Collinear vectors are those vectors that are parallel to the same line.

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Chapter 10: Vector Algebra - Exercise 10.1 [Page 428]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 12
Chapter 10 Vector Algebra
Exercise 10.1 | Q 5. (ii) | Page 428

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