Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction. Here are some examples of scalars: Mass, Electric charge, Distance, Speed, Density, Time. Here are some examples of vectors: Force, Weight, Linear momentum, Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement, Momentum, Angular velocity, Electric field. Vectors that move from one place to another are called displacement vectors. Vectors that lie along the same line or parallel lines are known as collinear vectors. They are also known as parallel vectors.
Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction.
Here are some examples of scalars: Mass, Electric charge, Distance, Speed, Density, Time.
Here are some examples of vectors: Force, Weight, Linear momentum, Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement, Momentum, Angular velocity, Electric field.
Vectors that move from one place to another are called displacement vectors. Vectors that lie along the same line or parallel lines are known as collinear vectors. They are also known as parallel vectors.
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