| Vector Quantities | Scalar Quantities |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ Physical quantities that require both magnitude and direction for their complete specification are called vector quantities. | $(1)$ Physical quantities that can be described by their magnitude only are called scalar quantities. |
| $(2)$ Examples: velocity,acceleration,force,weight,displacement,momentum,etc. | $(2)$ Examples: speed,mass,volume,size,temperature,amount of substance,power,work done,pressure,time,etc. |
| $(3)$ While representing these quantities,both magnitude and direction must be stated. | $(3)$ While representing these quantities,only their magnitude is required,i.e.,the numerical value with units. |
| $(4)$ These quantities cannot be added algebraically; they follow vector addition laws. | $(4)$ These quantities are added or subtracted using simple algebraic rules. |
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