Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsPhysics and Mathematics
A vector remains unaltered provided that
Options
- Ait is rotated by an arbitrary angle
- Bit is cross-multiplied with a unit vector
- Cit is multiplied by an arbitrary scalar
- Dit is shifted parallel to itself
Correct answer
D. it is shifted parallel to itself
Step-by-step solution
A vector is defined by its magnitude and direction. When a vector is shifted parallel to itself, both its magnitude and direction remain unchanged. Hence, the vector remains unaltered. Rotating a vector by an arbitrary angle changes its direction. Cross-multiplying a vector with a unit vector changes both its magnitude and direction. Multiplying a vector by an arbitrary scalar changes its magnitude.