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JAMB Physics 2014 Question 3

Question 3

Scalars and Vectors

A quantity which requires magnitude and direction to be specified is

  1. A.distance.
  2. B.displacement.
  3. C.mass.
  4. D.temperature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (displacement.)

Explanation

Displacement is distance in a stated direction, so it is a vector. Distance, mass and temperature are scalars.