Multiple choice

The magnitude of the resultant of the two vectors is always _____________

  1. Greater than one of the vector’s magnitude

  2. Smaller than one of the vector’s magnitude

  3. Depends on the angle between them

  4. Axis we choose to calculate the magnitude
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, the magnitude of the resultant of the two vectors always depends on the angle between them. It might be greater or smaller than one of the vector’s length. For perfectly saying, it does depends upon the angle between them.

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