Is distance a scaler or a vector quantity?

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Scalar quantity
A scalar quantity is defined as the physical quantity with only magnitude and no direction.
Distance
Distance is defined as the total movement of an object without any regard to direction.
Hence, distance is a scalar quantity.
Examples of scalar quantities are: Mass, Speed, Distance, Time, Area etc.

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