Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
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Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinate Systems - Conceptual Questions - Page 82: 3

Answer

Yes C can be less or equal to zero.

Work Step by Step

If $\vec A = -\vec B$ or vice versa then C can be equal to zero. Also if $\vec B $ is in opposite direction of $\vec A$ and $|\vec A| \lt |\vec B|$ or vice versa then C can be less than zero.
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