Question

What is the example of vector quantity?

A. Weight

B. Temperature

C. Velocity

D. Length

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : C

The correct answer is Velocity.

• A physical quantity is the measurable and quantifiable physical property that carries unique information with it.
• There are two types of quantity
  • Scalar Quantity
  • Vector Quantity.
• Both these quantities are used to represent the motion of an object.
• The difference between Scalar Quantity and Vector Quantity is as follows:

Scalar Quantity	Vector Quantity
It has the only magnitude.	It has both magnitude and direction.
One scalar quantity can divide another scalar quantity.	One vector quantity cannot divide another vector quantity.
It is one-dimensional.	It is multidimensional.
The normal rules of algebra are applicable.	Vector algebra which is a different set of rules is applicable.
The scalar quantity changes with the change in magnitude only.	The vector quantity changes with the change in magnitude and direction both.
The distance between the points is a scalar quantity and not the direction.	It is a measurement of the rate of change of an object's position.
Speed, time, etc is an example of Scalar Quantity.	Velocity is an example of Vector Quantity.