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A? , B? , and C? are three vectors. Vectors B? and C? when added together equal

ID: 1325480 • Letter: A

Question

A? , B? , and C?  are three vectors. Vectors B?  and C?  when added together equal the vector A? . In mathematical form, A?  = B?  + C? . Which of the following statements concerning the components of vectors B?  and C?  must be true if Ay = 0?

A The y components of vectors B?  and C?  are non-zero, but when added together equal zero.

B The y components of vectors B?  and C?  are both equal to zero.

C Either answer (a) or answer (b) is correct. It is also possible that both are correct.

D By - Cy = 0 or Cy - By = 0.

E Either answer (a) or answer (b) is correct, but never both.

Explanation / Answer

answer is E