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Standard XII
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Can a scalar be negative?
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Scalars
Scalars are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude (or numerical value) alone.
Generally, scalars in the physical world are positive, but some scalars like electric charge and temperature have a negative value.
In conclusion, we can say that scalar quantity can be negative.
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