Vector vs. Scalar Quantities

Vector vs. Scalar Quantities

Vector Quantity
Scalar Quantity

Problem Solution

From the following, identify the vector quantities:

Pressure Temperature Energy Time Gravitational Potential Power Total Path Length Charge Coefficient of Friction Impulse

Explanation: Impulse is the only vector quantity in the list because it is the product of force (a vector) and time (a scalar), resulting in a vector quantity. All other quantities listed are scalars as they have only magnitude without direction.

Key Difference: Vectors have both magnitude and direction (shown with arrows in the visualization), while scalars have only magnitude (shown with circles).

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