Scalar And Vector Quantities

Question 1

What is a scalar?

Answer 1

A scalar quantity is one that has a magnitude (size) only

Question 2

What is a vector?

Answer 2

A vector has both magnitude (size) and direction

Question 3

How can you measure force?

Answer 3

Spring balance/Newton meter

Question 4

What is the covalent to distance but as a vector?

Answer 4

Displacement - how far from a particular point

Question 5

What is covalent to speed but as a vector?

Answer 5

Velocity - how fast in a given direction

Question 6

What are some examples of scalar and vectors?

Answer 6

Scalar:
Temperature, volume, mass

Vector:
Displacement, velocity, acceleration