Difference between scalar and vector quantity.
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17th Nov, 2021
Scalar quantity:
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A scalar property is one that can only be described in terms of magnitude.
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Scalar can be used to describe a variety of quantities in physics.
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Distance, mass, temperature, speed, and energy are only a few examples.
Vector quantity:
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Vector is a quantity that can be described in both the terms of magnitude and direction.
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A vector is a directed line segment in geometry. Certain quantities in physics can only be described using vectors.
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Force, velocity, displacement, position vector, acceleration, linear momentum, and rotational momentum are all examples.
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