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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
A vector is a physical quantity which has:
Options
- A Mass and volume
- B Density and tension
- C Inertia and stress
- D Magnitude and direction
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Correct Answer
D Magnitude and direction
Model Answer
Vector
- A vector is a physical quantity that has Magnitude and direction.
- Symbols for physical quantities that are vectors are in bold type, underlined or with an arrow above.
- It is typically represented by an arrow whose direction is the same as that of the quantity and whose length is proportional to the quantity’s magnitude.
- For example, displacement, velocity, and acceleration are vector quantities.
- A quantity that requires both the magnitude in number field along with the direction of the quantity accompanied by the units of measurement or SI units is known as a vector quantity.
- Vector quantities should also obey the triangular law of vectors.
- Hence, Option 4 is correct.
- Scalars: A scalar is a physical quantity that has magnitude but no direction.