Vectors
SCALAR AND VECTOR QUANTITIES
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CP-02
Scalar and Vector Quantities Summary
SCALAR QUANTITIES
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Magnitude only
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Independent of direction
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Examples of scalars include:
time,
speed,
volume,
and
temperature
VECTOR QUANTITIES
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Both magnitude and direction
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Length represents magnitude
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Arrow shows direction
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Examples of vectors include:
force, velocity, and acceleration
Summary
The important aspects of scalar and vector quantities are summarized below.
