Question on: SS1 Physics - Scalar And Vector Quantities

The resultant vector of two vectors is maximum when the vectors are in the same direction. This is because the magnitudes of the vectors add directly. * **A.** Same direction: If two vectors act in the same direction, their magnitudes add up, resulting in the maximum possible magnitude for the resultant vector. * **B.** Opposite directions: If the two vectors are in opposite directions, the magnitudes subtract, leading to the minimum or zero magnitude of the resultant. * **C.** Perpendicular: When the vectors are perpendicular, the resultant's magnitude is found using the Pythagorean theorem, and is not maximum. * **D.** Different magnitudes: This statement describes the vectors but doesn't specify their directions. The maximum resultant is still achieved when vectors of differing magnitudes are in the same direction.