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Scalar multiplication of a vector

Is this statement true or false?

Scalar multiplication is a linear operation, which means it preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication properties.

Is this statement true or false?

When a vector is multiplied by a scalar, the result is a vector with different magnitude but the same direction.

What happens when you multiply a vector by a scalar greater than 1?

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If a vector is multiplied by a positive scalar, the direction is ________.

If vector A has components (3, -2), what is the result of scalar multiplication by 5?

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Scalar multiplication affects the magnitude of a vector but not its __________.

If vector B is the result of multiplying vector A by scalar k, which of the following equations is ?

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If a vector is multiplied by a negative scalar, the direction is ________.

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If a vector is multiplied by zero, the result is ________.

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?