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CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.1 The Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantities and Give Examples of Questions

Distinguish scalar and vector quantities by interpreting magnitude and direction, then give appropriate physical examples in Cambridge A Level Physics questions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Distinguish scalar and vector quantities and give appropriate examples, using direction and magnitude to interpret physical situations.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.1 The Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantities and Give Examples of Questions question 1

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A property of a vector quantity, that is not a property of a scalar quantity, is direction. For example, velocity has direction but speed does not.

State two other scalar quantities and two other vector quantities.
scalar quantities: and vector quantities: and

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