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The component of a vector is

All the first three options are possible. Hence the best option is D. The component of a vector may be less than or greater than or equal to its magnitude. Let us consider the following example, to have a clear understanding.

O is one of the components of vector , the below figures illustrates the three conditions


a) OB’=OB b) OB’<OB c) OB’>OB


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