Vector and Scalar Quantities

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

• Force

• Displacement

• Speed

• Velocity

What distinguishes a vector quantity?

• It has only magnitude.

• It has magnitude and direction.

• It is independent of units.

• It is always positive.

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

• Distance

• Energy

• Acceleration

• Time

Identify the scalar quantity from the options:

• Momentum

• Friction

• Power

• Tension

Walking 3 miles due north is an example of a:

• Scalar quantity

• Vector quantity

• Derived quantity

• Base quantity