Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Vectors and Scalars

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning vectors and scalars is false?

A) In calculations, the vector components of a vector may be used in place of the vector itself.
B) It is possible to use vector components that are not perpendicular.
C) A scalar component may be either positive or negative.
D) A vector that is zero may have components other than zero.
E) Two vectors are equal only if they have the same magnitude and direction.