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A quantity has magnitude and direction .can you call it a vector ?

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To determine whether a quantity that has both magnitude and direction can be classified as a vector, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Definitions - **Vector**: A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Examples include displacement, velocity, and force. - **Scalar**: A scalar is a quantity that has only magnitude and no direction. Examples include temperature, mass, and electric current. ### Step 2: Analyze the Given Quantity - The question states that a quantity has both magnitude and direction. For example, let's say the quantity has a magnitude of \( x \) and a direction indicated by an arrow. ...
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