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The component of a vector is

a
always less than its magnitude
b
always greater than its magnitude
c
always equal to its magnitude
d
less than or equal to its magnitude

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Component of a vector P→along the AB is Pcosθ and magnitude of the component perpendicular to the line AB = p sinθ . Since Sinθ ≤ 1 and cosθ ≤ 1 , magnitude of component of a vector ≤ magnitude of the vector.

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