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You are given two vectors `vec A and vec B`. Which one of the following operation cannot be performed ?

A

Addition

B

Subtraction

C

Multiplication

D

Division `(vec A)/(vec B)`

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D
We cannot divide a vector by a vector. Because we can divide their magnitudes but cannot divide their directions.
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