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What do all vectors and scalars have?

A. velocity
B. orientation
C. direction
D. magnitude

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Answer:

D. magnitude

Step-by-step explanation:

Scalars are quantities that are fully described by their magnitude (size) only. For example, a temperature is fully described by saying "80 degrees Celsius." We do not need to include a direction.

A vector contains both magnitude and direction. Acceleration is fully described by including both speed and direction: "45 m/s, North."

Both scalars and vectors have magnitude.

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