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Describe scalar and vector quantities. Include a definition and provide at least one example of how they are alike and how they are different.

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Answer: Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, such as velocity and force while scalar quantities only have magnitude, such as temapature and distance.

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Scalar quantities have only magnitude. example temperature, distance.

Vector quantities have magnitude and direction.Example force, velocity.

You can say "I applied a force p\of 3 newtons to the left" but you can't say I added 32 Fahrenheit to the left

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