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AQA GCSE · Question 05.1.2 · Forces

Which of the following is another scalar quantity?

Answer options:

A.

Displacement

B.

Force

C.

Speed

D.

Velocity

How to approach this question

Recall the definitions of scalar and vector quantities. A scalar quantity has only magnitude (size). A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction. From the list, identify another quantity that does not have a direction associated with it.

Full Answer

C.Speed✓ Correct
Speed
A scalar quantity is fully described by its magnitude (size) alone. A vector quantity requires both magnitude and direction. - **Displacement** is the overall change in position, including direction (e.g., 50m North). It is a vector. - **Distance** is how far an object has moved, without regard to direction (e.g., 50m). It is a scalar. - **Force** has a size and a direction in which it acts (e.g., 10N downwards). It is a vector. - **Speed** is how fast an object is moving (e.g., 10 m/s). It is a scalar. - **Velocity** is speed in a given direction (e.g., 10 m/s East). It is a vector.

Common mistakes

✗ Confusing scalar and vector quantities.\n✗ Mixing up distance with displacement, or speed with velocity.

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