Question

The vector whose initial and final points coincide is called ____________

(a) unit vector

(b) coinitial vectors

(c) equal vectors

(d) zero vector

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Question is taken from Types of Vectors topic in division Vector Algebra of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) zero vector

Explanation: The vector whose initial and final points coincide is called zero vector or a null vector. It is denoted by \(\vec{0}\). It has zero magnitude and can be considered to have any direction.