Question

Classify the following as scalar and vector quantities.

(i) time period      (ii) distance    (iii) force
(iv) velocity         (v) work done

Answer 1

(i) Time period is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.
(ii) Distance is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.
(iii) Force is a vector quantity as it involves both magnitude and direction.
(iv) Velocity is a vector quantity as it involves both magnitude as well as direction.
(v) Work done is a scalar quantity as it involves only magnitude.