Which of the following statements is true? A. The resultant vector of ?⃗+?⃗ is equal in magnitude to ?+? only when vectors ?⃗  and ?⃗ are oriented in the same direction. B. It is possible to add a scalar quantity to a vector quantity. C. It is possible for a vector to have a single component greater than its magnitude. D. All equations that are dimensionally correct are true. E. It is impossible for three vectors of equal magnitude to add up to a null vector.

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 Which of the following statements is true?

A. The resultant vector of ?⃗+?⃗ is equal in magnitude to ?+? only when vectors ?⃗  and ?⃗ are oriented in the same direction.
B. It is possible to add a scalar quantity to a vector quantity.
C. It is possible for a vector to have a single component greater than its magnitude.
D. All equations that are dimensionally correct are true.
E. It is impossible for three vectors of equal magnitude to add up to a null vector.

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