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Question

Distance is _______ quantity

  1. Scalar
  2. Vector
  3. Tensor
  4. None of the above

hintHint:

Distance only has magnitude and no direction.

The correct answer is: Scalar


    • A scalar is some quantity which obeys simple algebraic rules, for example, addition, subtraction, etc. A scalar may also be defined as a quantity that requires only magnitude to be identified. e.g. temperature, current, etc.

    • A vector is any quantity which doesn't follow algebraic rules. The addition or subtraction of vectors is not equal to the algebraic sum or difference of their magnitude. A vector may also be defined as a quantity which requires both direction and magnitude to be identified in space. e.g. velocity, force, etc.

    • A tensor is a quantity which has different values when measured in different directions in space. e.g. moment of inertia.

    • So distance is a scalar quantity.

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