NEET Physics · Medium

Basic Mathematics & Vectors: Cross Product Applications MCQ

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Cross Product ApplicationsMediumQuestion 5125

Question

If A and B are parallel vectors, then A × B equals:
  1. A
    AB
  2. B
    Zero vector
    Correct
  3. C
    A unit vector
  4. D
    AB/2

Correct answer

Zero vector

Explanation

When θ = 0° (parallel), |A × B| = AB sin0° = 0. The cross product of parallel vectors is the zero vector.