Can the resultant of 2 vectors be zero
A
Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude and direction
B
No
C
Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude but opposite in sense
D
Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude making an angle of 
with each other
with each other
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For two vectors 
and 
, the resultant is
For the resultant to be zero,
which implies
Therefore, the two vectors must have:
• Equal magnitudes
• Opposite directions (opposite sense)
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