Why do we say that force is a vector quantity? Give one more example of vector quantity

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Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.

Force is a vector quantity because it actually does depend in which direction you apply the force. The force can be seen physically as a push or a pull.

Some examples of vector quantities include force, velocity, acceleration, displacement, and momentum

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