MDCAT Physics MCQ #3671

During a vector subtraction exercise, a student subtracts a displacement vector from itself. What is the specific name of the result?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3671

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a vector subtraction exercise, a student subtracts a displacement vector from itself. What is the specific name of the result?

    • A) Zero
    • B) Unit vector
    • C) Original vector
    • D) Null vector

    Answer: Null vector

    Explanation: Subtracting a vector from itself (A - A) results in a null vector. Option A is wrong because it's a vector, not a scalar.