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AQA GCSE · Question 05.1.2 · Forces
Which of the following is another scalar quantity?
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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