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Assertion: Adding a scalar to a vector of the same dimensions is a meanigful algeraic operation.
Reason: The displacement can be added with distance.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states: "Adding a scalar to a vector of the same dimensions is a meaningful algebraic operation." - A scalar is a quantity that has magnitude only, while a vector has both magnitude and direction. - In mathematics and physics, adding a scalar to a vector is not a valid operation because they are fundamentally different types of quantities. Therefore, the assertion is **false**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states: "The displacement can be added with distance." - Displacement is a vector quantity, which means it has both magnitude and direction. - Distance, on the other hand, is a scalar quantity, which only has magnitude and no direction. - Since a vector cannot be added to a scalar, it follows that displacement cannot be added to distance. Therefore, this reason is also **false**. ### Conclusion Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect. Thus, the final answer is: - **Assertion is false.** - **Reason is false.**

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states: "Adding a scalar to a vector of the same dimensions is a meaningful algebraic operation." - A scalar is a quantity that has magnitude only, while a vector has both magnitude and direction. - In mathematics and physics, adding a scalar to a vector is not a valid operation because they are fundamentally different types of quantities. Therefore, the assertion is **false**. ...
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