Distinguish between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity.

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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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