Question detail
Which of the following quantities is NOT a vector quantity?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. Force
- B. Displacement
- C. Mass
- D. Acceleration
Answer
Mass
Explanation
Mass is a scalar quantity that only has magnitude and does not have direction, unlike force, displacement, and acceleration which are vector quantities.
Common mistake
Confusing Vector and Scalar Quantities
Students often identify displacement as a scalar quantity instead of a vector quantity.
Remember that displacement has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity. Practice distinguishing between scalar and vector quantities by focusing on their definitions.
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