The component of a vector $\vec{r}$ along the $x$-axis will have a maximum value if

  • A
    $\vec{r}$ is along the $+x$-axis
  • B
    $\vec{r}$ is along the $+y$-axis
  • C
    $\vec{r}$ is along the $-y$-axis
  • D
    $\vec{r}$ makes an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the $x$-axis

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