What is the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity?

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A scalar quantity is a quantity that has only magnitude. E.g. length, area, volume, speed, mass, density etc. On the other hand, a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction. E.g. displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, force etc.

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