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Scalars and the Need for Vectors

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Vector quantities can be added according to the rule of arithmetic.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Scalar describes a quantity that has magnitude but no definite direction.
A vector is a quantity that has magnitude and acts in a certain direction.
So vector quantities can't be added using the arithmetic rule because they have direction.
Hence, the statement is False

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