Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.5 The Dot Product - 8.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 636: 6

Answer

False

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The dot product of two vectors, let us say $v$ and $w$, is always a scalar (not a vector). Thus, work is the dot product of a force vector and the displacement vector. In other words, work is a scalar and has no direction. Therefore, the statement is: False.
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