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ectors are often drawn as rays with an arrow at one end. Why does it matter that the arrow is on the correct end of the vector?The arrow is used to define the frame of reference.The arrow represents the magnitude of the vector.The arrow represents the direction of the vector.The arrow can be placed at either end of the ray.

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When drawing vectors, it matters where the arrow is placed. Vectors have one starting point and one endpoint, and the arrow must match the endpoint. This tells us the direction of the vector.

Therefore, the answer is option 3) The arrow represents the direction of the vector.

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