A velocity vector A = 3i indicates the magnitude of this vector is 3 units/sec and can be drawn vectorially by a line of length 3 units. What does an angular velocity vector B = 3j indicate and how do you depict it
A
The vector B is indicated along Y-axis with a line length equal to 3 units
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B
The vector B is an axial vector and can only be indicated perpendicular to the plane of rotation
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C
The vector B is indicated along Y-axis with time along X axis. Vector B will be a line of length equal to 3 units
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D
The vector B will be a line parallel to X axis at a distance of 3 units from the origin
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Solution
The correct option is B The vector B is an axial vector and can only be indicated perpendicular to the plane of rotation Axial vectors are vectors drawn perpendicular to the plane of rotation and their magnitude cannot be indicated using the length of the vector Option B is the correct option