Scalar and Vector Quantities

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Define a scalar quantity.
A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that only has a magnitude and no direction
Define a vector quantity.
A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both a magnitude and direction. Vector quantity is also represented by an arrow
What are the 5 main examples of scalar quantities?
Distance
Speed
Mass
Temperature
Time
What are the 5 main examples of vector quantities?
Velocity
Displacement
Force
Acceleration
Momentum
What happens/What does it mean when a vector is negative?
What a vector is negative it is going the same distance in the opposite direction