Physics MCQs

Physics

Vectors and Equilibrium


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#41

Which of the following is an example of a scalar product?

A) Force

B) Velocity

C) Work

D) Torque

Answer:   C
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#42

Which of the following is an example of a vector product?

A) Power

B) Work

C) Torque

D) Energy

Answer:   C
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#43

The cross product of two vectors is maximum when the angle between them is:

A) $0^\circ$

B) $45^\circ$

C) $90^\circ$

D) $180^\circ$

Answer:   C
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#44

The dot product of two vectors is maximum when the angle between them is:

A) $0^\circ$

B) $45^\circ$

C) $90^\circ$

D) $180^\circ$

Answer:   A
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#45

What is the magnitude of a null vector?

A) 1

B) Infinity

C) Zero

D) Depends on the vector

Answer:   C
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#46

Vector subtraction $\vec{A} - \vec{B}$ is equivalent to:

A) $\vec{A} + (-\vec{B})$

B) $\vec{A} + \vec{B}$

C) $\vec{A} \times \vec{B}$

D) $\vec{B} - \vec{A}$

Answer:   A
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#47

The law of sines for vector addition is used for:

A) Finding the direction of a vector

B) Finding the magnitude of a vector

C) Solving for forces in equilibrium

D) All of these

Answer:   C
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#48

What is the component of a vector $\vec{A}$ along the y-axis?

A) $A\sin\theta$

B) $A\cos\theta$

C) $A\tan\theta$

D) $\sqrt{A_x^2 - A_y^2}$

Answer:   A
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