Scalar And Vector Quantities - SS1 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
A scalar quantity is defined as a quantity that:
Has magnitude and direction.
Has magnitude only.
Has direction only.
Has neither magnitude nor direction.
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A vector quantity is defined as a quantity that:
Has magnitude and direction.
Has magnitude only.
Has direction only.
Has neither magnitude nor direction.
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
Velocity
Force
Temperature
Displacement
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
Mass
Speed
Energy
Displacement
Which of the following quantities is described by both magnitude and direction?
Time
Distance
Speed
Acceleration
Scalar quantities are added or subtracted using:
Vector addition
Scalar addition
Vector calculation
Scalar calculation
Which of the following can be represented by a single number?
Scalar quantity
Vector quantity
Both scalar and vector quantities
None of the above
Which of the following requires both magnitude and direction for a complete description?
Scalar quantity
Vector quantity
Both scalar and vector quantities
None of the above
Which of the following quantities can be multiplied or divided by a scalar?
Scalar quantity
Vector quantity
Both scalar and vector quantities
None of the above
Define Scaler Quantities with suitable examples.Â
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