Question

The Moon contains approximately 7.35 x 10^22 kg of mass. This unit of mass does not have direction which makes it a _____

A. Direction
B. Magnitude
C. Scalar
D. Vector

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Scalar.

Explanation:

Scalar quantities are physical quantities that have only magnitude and no direction. Mass is an example of a scalar quantity, and it is expressed in units such as kilograms or grams. In contrast, vector quantities such as velocity, acceleration, and force have both magnitude and direction.