GK
PHYSICS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Is this a scalar quantity or a vector quantity?Wind blowing at 20 knots
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Scalar
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Vector
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Wind blowing at 20 knots is a vector quantity.
Detailed explanation-2: -20 kg weight-is a vector quantity as it involves both magnitude and direction. Weight is a force which is a vector and has a magnitude and direction.
Detailed explanation-3: -These two categories can be distinguished from one another by their distinct definitions: Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude (or numerical value) alone. Vectors are quantities that are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.
Detailed explanation-4: -mass. length. time. speed. temperature. electric current.
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