If the dot product of two non-zero vectors is zero, then the vectors A)are parallel to each other. B)are perpendicular to each other. C)can have any orientation. D)are anti-parallel to each other.

Grundelzgs2

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2023-03-22

If the dot product of two non-zero vectors is zero, then the vectors A)are parallel to each other. B)are perpendicular to each other. C)can have any orientation. D)are anti-parallel to each other.

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Chestonky1a

Chestonky1a

Beginner2023-03-23Added 5 answers

The correct answer is D are perpendicular to each other.
The scalar product of two vectors A and B is given by.
A B = A B cos θ
where θ is the angle between A and B
When cos θ is 0, the scalar product will also be zero.
θ = 90 , thus, the vectors will be perpendicular to each other.

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