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What is direction of vector \(\vec{a}\) if it is multiplied with -λ?(a) Downwards(b) Upwards(c) Same(d) OppositeThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.The question is from Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar in chapter Vector Algebra of Mathematics – Class 12

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Right CHOICE is (d) Opposite

Explanation: If the vector is multiplied with –λ then its DIRECTION become opposite as the direction in which it was PREVIOUS may be POSITIVE or negative. After it is multiplied with a negative value then its direction BECOMES exactly opposite to the previous direction.



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