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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
Options
A Force
B Altitude
Correct Answer
C Weight
D Displacement
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Altitude is a scalar; it is height above a reference level without direction.

Hint

Scalars have magnitude only; vectors have magnitude and direction.

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