JAMB Physics 1981 Question 15

Question 15

Scalars and Vectors

An example of a scalar quantity is

  1. A.velocity
  2. B.weight
  3. C.electric charge
  4. D.acceleration due to gravity
  5. E.momentum.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (electric charge)

Explanation

Electric charge has size but no direction. Velocity, weight, acceleration and momentum are vectors.