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Mass has both magnitude and direction.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Statement**: The statement claims that "mass has both magnitude and direction." We need to analyze this statement to determine its validity. 2. **Definition of Mass**: Mass is defined as a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is a scalar quantity, which means it only has magnitude and no direction. 3. **Scalar vs. Vector Quantities**: - **Scalar Quantity**: A quantity that has only magnitude (size) and no direction. Examples include mass, temperature, and time. - **Vector Quantity**: A quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Examples include velocity, force, and displacement. 4. **Conclusion**: Since mass is a scalar quantity and does not have a direction, the statement "mass has both magnitude and direction" is false. 5. **Final Answer**: The statement is false.
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