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• What are the two types of physical quantities discussed in the video?

  Scalar and vector quantities
• What defines a scalar quantity?

  A scalar quantity has only magnitude and no direction
• What is an example of a scalar quantity mentioned in the video?

  Speed
• How is magnitude defined in the context of scalar quantities?

  Magnitude is another way of saying size
• If a car travels at 22 meters per second, what is the magnitude of its speed?

  22 meters per second
• What are some other examples of scalar quantities mentioned in the video?

  Distance, mass, temperature, and time
• What distinguishes vector quantities from scalar quantities?

  Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction
• What are some examples of vector quantities mentioned in the video?

  Velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, and momentum
• How can you visualize the difference between scalar and vector quantities?

  • Scalars: Only magnitude (e.g., distance)
  • Vectors: Magnitude and direction (e.g., displacement)
• If you walk a distance of three kilometers without specifying a direction, what type of quantity is this?

  Scalar quantity
• What happens when you specify a direction while walking three kilometers?

  You provide a vector quantity, indicating both distance and direction
• How does the representation of vectors differ from scalars?

  Vectors are represented by arrows indicating magnitude and direction
• How would you represent a vector of four kilometers north?

  By an arrow pointing upwards with a length proportional to four kilometers
• What does a negative vector indicate?

  It indicates a direction opposite to the positive direction
• What would a two kilometers west vector be labeled if it were negative?

  Minus two kilometers east
• What are the key characteristics of scalars and vectors?

  • Scalars:
  • Only magnitude
  • Examples: distance, mass, temperature, time
  • Vectors:
  • Magnitude and direction
  • Examples: velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, momentum