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Scalars and the Need for Vectors

A given quant...

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A given quantity has both magnitude and direction. Is it necessarily be a vector? Justify.

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A physical quality both magnitude and direction need not be considered a vector for e.g, despite having magnitude and direction, current is a scalar quantity.

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