Question

What does a negative vector (-\[\vec A\]) represent?

Options

• Same magnitude, same direction

• Zero magnitude

• Same magnitude, opposite direction

• Not real

Answer 1

Same magnitude, opposite direction

Explanation:

A negative vector has the same magnitude as the original vector but points in the opposite direction. Example: If \[\vec A\] = 3 steps forward, then -\[\vec A\] = 3 steps backward.