GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
A
acceleration
B
mass
C
volume
D
temperature
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The Correct Answer is Velocity.

Detailed explanation-2: -A scalar quantity is the one which has only magnitude, while a vector quantity is a quantity which has magnitude as well as direction. Temperature is a scalar quantity as it is independent of direction at a point.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, temperature is a scalar quantity and wind velocity is a vector quantity, and so we have no difficulty relating to these concepts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of vector quantities include displacement, velocity, position, force, and torque.

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