2 | Scalar and Vector Quantities

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Distance is an example of a scalar quantity, which means it has a magnitude (size), but does not have a direction.
  • Other examples of scalar quantities include speed, time, power and energy.
  • Displacement is an example of a vector quantity, which means it has a magnitude and it has a direction.
  • Other examples of vector quantities include velocity, acceleration, force and momentum.

 
scalar quantity vs vector quantity

Scalar quantities have a magnitude only.
Vector quantities have a magnitude and a direction.