Question

Classify the following as scalar and vector quantities. (i)Time period (ii)Distance (iii)Force (iv)Velocity (v)Work done

Answer 1

(i)Time period is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.
(ii)Distance is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.
(iii)Force uis a vector quantity as it involves both magnitude and direction.
(iv)Velocity is a vector quantity as it involves both magnitude as well as direction.
(v)Work done is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.