Distinguishing between Scalars and Vectors

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Which answer-choice best describes a scalar?

• A quantity that is described only by magnitude.
• A quantity that is described only by direction.
• A quantity that is described by both magnitude and direction.
• A quantity that represents unity.

Which answer-choice best describes a vector?

• A quantity that is described only by magnitude.
• A quantity that is described only by direction.
• A quantity that is described by both magnitude and direction.
• A quantity that represents unity.

The measurement of temperature is ____.

• a vector
• a scalar

What symbol is typically used to draw a vector?

• Plus sign
• The letter X
• Box
• Arrow
• Hash tag

Scalar or Vector: The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California

• Scalar
• Vector

Scalar or Vector: The 5000 pound car was sitting in the last parking space on the block.

• Scalar
• Vector

Scalar or Vector: The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

• Scalar
• Vector