Scalar and Vector Quantities Worksheet
Explore the fundamental differences between scalar and vector quantities, their properties, and how to represent them.
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1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
Force
Velocity
Mass
Acceleration
2. A vector quantity is completely described by:
Magnitude only
Direction only
Magnitude and direction
Units only
3. The length of a vector is called its .
4. quantities have both magnitude and direction.
5. Temperature is an example of a quantity.
6. Displacement is a scalar quantity.
True
False
7. Speed is a vector quantity.
True
False
8. Explain the key difference between a scalar and a vector quantity. Provide an example of each.
9. Draw a vector representing a displacement of 5 km East. Label its magnitude and direction.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. A quantity that has only is called a quantity.
11. A quantity has both and .