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 is 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.