Question

Discuss the properties of a scalar quantity. give an example of a scalar.

Answer 1

A physical quantity which is described completely by its magnitude only, is called a scalar quantity.

Examples- Velocity ,Temperature, Speed

Properties

• Scalar quantity does not have directions.

• It has magnitude only

• It does not have direction

• It is specified by a number and a unit

• It is represented by quantity symbol

Answer 2

It has only magnitude of body and not indicate the direction of body.Example. electric potential force.