Answer to Question #166184 in Physics for gibson

Question

Physical quantities are categorized as either scalar or vector. With clear examples, discuss the feature which differentiates them.

Answer 1

There are two types of physical quantities: scalar and vector. The scalar quantities have the magnitude only. There are several examples of scalar quantities: speed, distance, temperature, mass. The vector quantities have both magnitude and direction. The examples of vector quantities are velocity, displacement, acceleration, force.