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If `vec a` and `vec b` are collinear vectors, then which of the following are incorrect?

A

`vec b = lambda vec a`, for some scalar `lambda`

B

`vec a = pm vec b`

C

The respective components of `vec a` and `vec b` are proportional.

D

Both the vectors `vec a` and `vec b` have the same direction, but different magnitudes.

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