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Can the scalar product of two vectors be a negative quantity?


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Explanation:

  1. The sum of the products of the vectors' respective components is the scalar product of two vectors.
  2. It's a scalar quantity that's also known as the vector dot product.
  3. The scalar product of two vectors is |a||b|cosθ.
  4. Cosθ can take a negative value from 900 to 2700.

Therefore, yes, It is possible for the scalar product of two vectors to be negative.


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