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Yes, vectors must have the direction. Without direction, it is simply a scalar quantity.

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Is direction is important for equal vectors?

Equal vectors are vectors having same direction of action or orientation as well as same magnitude. If two or more vectors have same magnitude but different direction then they cannot be called equal vectors. This shows that direction is important for equal vectors.


Do vectors have a direction?

Yes, vectors must have the direction. Without direction, it is simply a scalar quantity.


Does the order of adding vectors affects the magnitude and direction of the vectors?

No. The order of adding vectors does not affect the magnitude or direction. of the result.


What are the types of measurement?

Vectors and Scolars Vectors: have an magnitude and a direction Scolars: have an magnitude but have no direction


When are magnitudes of vectors added?

when the vectors have the same direction


Adding two vectors in the same direction?

The sum of two vectors having the same direction is a new vector. It's magnitude is the sum of the magnitudes of the original two vectors, and its direction is the same as their common direction.


Applications of vectors?

vectors help in determining the direction . they give the magnitude of the number as well as the direction of the quantity


What are the vectors?

Vectors are quantities that have both value and direction. Such as displacement and Velocity.


What is the direction of two unequal vectors's sum?

It can be any direction. It depends on the magnitudes and directions of the two original vectors.


Why can't we add or subtract vectors like scalars?

Because scalars do not take in the direction but just the magnitude while vectors can. You can add vectors ONLY if they are in the same direction.


Adding vectors that act in the opposite direction?

When two vectors with different magnitudes and opposite directions are added :-- The magnitude of the sum is the difference in the magnitudes of the two vectors.-- The direction of the sum is the direction of the larger of the two vectors.


Why are vectors considered to be vectors?

Vectors are considered vectors because they have both magnitude (size or length) and direction. This property distinguishes vectors from scalars, which only have magnitude. In physics and mathematics, vectors are essential for representing physical quantities like force, velocity, and displacement that have both size and direction.