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Scalars and Vectors | GCSE Physics Practice

Physical quantities are either scalars (magnitude only) or vectors (magnitude and direction).

Is velocity a scalar or a vector?

What is Scalars and Vectors | Practice?

"Scalars have magnitude only; vectors have both magnitude and direction."

Question 1

A physical quantity that has ONLY magnitude is called a ____.

Question 2

Which of these pairs consists only of VECTOR quantities?

Question 3

Which of these is the correct vector equivalent of 'Distance'?

Quantity Types

Scalars: Mass, Temperature, Speed, Energy, Distance.

Vectors: Weight, Force, Velocity, Acceleration, Momentum, Displacement.

Vectors are represented by arrows (length = magnitude, arrow = direction).

Exam Tip

Common Mistake: "Speed" is a scalar, but "Velocity" is the vector equivalent.

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