Question

Two vectors are shown.

Two parallel vectors, the first labeled X pointing east and shorter than the second labeled Y pointing west.

Which statement best compares the vectors?

Vector X has greater magnitude than vector Y.
Vector Y has greater magnitude than vector X.
The vectors have the same displacement.
The vectors have the same direction.

Answer 1

Vector Y has greater magnitude than vector X.

Y is drawn longer than X (so its magnitude is larger) and points opposite to X (so they do not have the same direction or displacement).