1
Question
Which of the following quantity has both magnitude and direction?
Which of the following quantity has both magnitude and direction?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A Velocity
A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. A scalar is a quantity that has only magnitude, but no direction.
Distance is the length of the path traversed by a body, so, it has no direction. It is a scalar quantity. Speed is given by the ratio of distance to time. Hence, speed is also a scalar quantity.
Displacement, however, is the shortest distance between two points which is always unique in terms of direction. So, it is a vector quantity. Velocity is the ratio of displacement to time, and so, it is also a vector quantity.
Temperature is a scalar quantity.
A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. A scalar is a quantity that has only magnitude, but no direction.
Distance is the length of the path traversed by a body, so, it has no direction. It is a scalar quantity. Speed is given by the ratio of distance to time. Hence, speed is also a scalar quantity.
Displacement, however, is the shortest distance between two points which is always unique in terms of direction. So, it is a vector quantity. Velocity is the ratio of displacement to time, and so, it is also a vector quantity.
Temperature is a scalar quantity.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
