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Published on: August 13, 2026
If a and b are two non-collinear vectors and 
A
, but y is not necessarily zero
B
, but x is not necessarily zero
C
, 
D
None of these
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
If 
are two non-zero, non-collinear vectors and x, y are two scalars such that 
then 
. Because otherwise one will be a scalar multiple of the other and hence collinear which is a contradiction.
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