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1c. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

a. 35 m
b. 20 m to the right
c. 30 m to the North
d. All of the above

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Answer:

Scalar quantity. a) 35 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Scalars and vectors are the geometrical representation of a physical quantity. Some physical quantities are scalars and others are vectors.

The physical quantities that are fundamental or derived belong to either of these categories.

The basic nature of a scalar is that it is expressed only with the magnitude.

The nature of a vector is that it has a magnitude as well a definite direction.

The basic way to differentiate a physical quantity whether it is a scalar or vector is to look for direction. If it has a direction, then it is a vector quantity or else it is a scalar. It is notable that every physical quantity has a magnitude.

Hence, the scalar quantity in the given list is a). 35 m

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