Understanding Vectors

What is a vector quantity?

• A vector quantity is a quantity that has magnitude but no direction.

• A vector quantity is a quantity that has only magnitude.

• A vector quantity is a scalar quantity.

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

Can you give an example of a vector quantity?

• Mass

• Temperature

• Velocity

• Speed

How is a vector quantity different from a scalar quantity?

• A vector quantity has only magnitude, while a scalar quantity has both magnitude and direction.

• A vector quantity is one-dimensional, while a scalar quantity is multi-dimensional.

• A vector quantity is always positive, while a scalar quantity can be negative.

• A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar quantity only has magnitude.

What are the characteristics of a vector quantity?

• Volume and area

• Speed and time

• Magnitude and direction

• Length and width

Explain the concept of direction in vector quantities.

• Direction in vector quantities indicates the magnitude of the vector

• Direction in vector quantities is irrelevant and does not impact the vector

• Direction in vector quantities represents the orientation of the vector in space.

• Direction in vector quantities refers to the speed of the vector