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Multiplying a vector by -2 gives a vector that is how related to the original?
AOpposite in direction and twice as long
BOpposite in direction and half as long
CSame direction and twice as long
DSame direction and half as long
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Opposite in direction and twice as long
A negative scalar flips the direction and the factor 2 doubles the length.
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