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Can the resultant of two vectors be zero ?

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Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude and direction.

B

`No`

C

Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude but opposite in sense.

D

Yes, when the 2 vectors are same in magnitude making an angle of `(2pi)/(3)` with each other.

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