what is magnitude?
Asked by | 7th May, 2012, 10:49: PM
Expert Answer:
a vector has magnitude and direction, a scalar only has a magnitude. So to use the same example:
speed is a scalar, such as 25 m/s. Velocity is a vector and needs a direction such as 25 m/s at 60 degrees.
speed is a scalar, such as 25 m/s. Velocity is a vector and needs a direction such as 25 m/s at 60 degrees.
Answered by | 8th May, 2012, 10:25: AM
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