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What is the maximum number of mutually perpendicular (rectangular) components a vector can have?

Correct answer A. 3

Explanation

Space has three dimensions, so at most three mutually perpendicular axes (x, y and z) can be drawn, giving a vector no more than three rectangular components.

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