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Define vector and scalar quantity

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The scalar quantities are the quantities which have only magnitude. The vector quantities are the quantities having both magnitude and direction .
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  • A scalar quantity

    A
    can never have negative values
    B
    must be dimensionless
    C
    has magnitude and direction and it can be added algebraically to another scalar of the same type
    D
    does not vary from point to point in space

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    A
    Electric field, vector
    B
    Electric potential
    C
    kinetic energy
    D
    Potential Energy

  • Which of the following is a scalar quantity ?

    A
    Displacement
    B
    Electric field
    C
    Acceleration
    D
    Work

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