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12. Direct addition of the magnitudes of two vectors gives the correct resultant magnitude when the vectors

A. Are perpendicular
B. Are opposite
C. Point in the same direction
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D. Have different magnitudes

📝 Explanation

Parallel vectors pointing in the same direction can be added directly.

📖 Additional Information

  • Are perpendicular
  • Are opposite
  • Point in the same direction
  • Have different magnitudes

Parallel vectors pointing in the same direction can be added directly.

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