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`veca and -veca` are collinear.

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

`veca` and `-veca` are parallel to the same line.

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Chapter 10: Vector Algebra - Exercise 10.1 [Page 428]

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NCERT Mathematics Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 10 Vector Algebra
Exercise 10.1 | Q 5. (i) | Page 428

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