Vectors & Equilibrium Comprehensive Questions Q-1

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Which type of physical quantities can be explained by their magnitude only?

  • Vectors
  • Scalars (correct)
  • Scalars and Vectors
  • None of the above

What type of physical quantities require both magnitude and direction for their complete description?

  • Scalars
  • Vectors (correct)
  • Scalars and Vectors
  • None of the above

When dealing with the algebra of scalars, what arithmetic operation is used to combine them?

  • Integration
  • Dot product
  • Cross product
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?

<p>Speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional information do vectors provide compared to scalars?

<p>Both magnitude and direction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which algebraic operation is used to combine vector quantities?

<p>Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in the description of scalar and vector quantities?

<p>Magnitude for scalars and direction for vectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Power, Temperature, and Distance" are examples of which type of physical quantity?

<p>Scalars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Velocity, Acceleration, and Force" are examples of which type of physical quantity?

<p>&quot;Vectors&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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