vector or scalar

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What is a scalar quantity?

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A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

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What is a vector quantity?

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A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

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Is speed a scalar or vector quantity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity.

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Is velocity a scalar or vector quantity?

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Velocity is a vector quantity.

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Is acceleration a scalar or vector quantity?

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Acceleration is a vector quantity.

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Is force a scalar or vector quantity?

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Force is a vector quantity.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the rate of distance traveled, while velocity is the rate of displacement in a specific direction.

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Give an example of a scalar quantity.

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Temperature is an example of a scalar quantity.

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Give an example of a vector quantity.

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Displacement is an example of a vector quantity.

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What does it mean for a quantity to have direction?

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Having direction means that the quantity is pointing towards a specific location or path.