Q130 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (26 May) · Physics

Assertion : Adding a scalar to a vector of the same dimensions is a meaningful algebraic operation. Reason : The displacement can be added with distance.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • Correct answer
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Scalar and vector are quantities of different nature. We can add only those quantities which have same nature and units.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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