If the vectors a and b are such that a = kb where k is a positive scalar, then the vectors a and b are parallel vectors which are in the opposite direction. Select one: True False

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If the vectors a and b are such that a = kb
where k is a positive scalar, then the vectors a
and b are parallel vectors which are in the
opposite direction.
Select one:
True
O False
Transcribed Image Text:If the vectors a and b are such that a = kb where k is a positive scalar, then the vectors a and b are parallel vectors which are in the opposite direction. Select one: True O False
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