Which of the following is wrong about the magnitude of the component of a vector?
A
always less than its magnitude
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B
may be less than its magnitude
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C
may be equal to its magnitude
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D
may be equal to zero
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Solution
The correct option is A always less than its magnitude Two vectors and their resultant follow the law of triangles. The magnitude of component of vector therefore may be less than or equal to vector .