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

A

`vecb=lambdaveca`, for some scalar `lambda`

B

`veca=+-vecb`

C

the respective components of `vecaandvecb` are not proportional

D

both the vectors `vecaandvecb` have same direction , but different magnitudes.

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