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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following physical quantities is NOT a vector?
Options
A velocity
B speed
Correct Answer
C force
D electric field intensity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Speed is a scalar quantity—it has magnitude only, no direction. Velocity is a vector (speed with direction). Force and electric field intensity are also vector quantities.

Hint

Vectors have both magnitude and direction; scalars have only magnitude.

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