Question 5 Identify, Work is a scalar or vector quantity. Ans. Work is a vector quantity as it depends on the force applied and the direction in which it is applied.
Asked by bishan goyal | 22nd Oct, 2012, 06:49: PM
Expert Answer:
When we multiply two vector quantities force and displacement we get work which is a scalar quantity. Therefore, we can say that work is the scalar product or dot product of force and displacement.
Answered by | 22nd Oct, 2012, 09:18: PM
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