What is the difference between a scalar and a vector?
What is the difference between a scalar and a vector ?
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| No. | Scalars | Vectors |
| i. | It has magnitude only | It has magnitude as well as direction. |
| ii. | Scalars can be added or subtracted according to the rules of the algebra. | Vectors are added or subtracted by the geometrical (graphical) method or vector algebra. |
| iii. | It has no specific representation. | It is represented by the symbol (→) arrow. |
| iv | The division of a scalar by another scalar is valid. | The division of a vector by another vector is not valid. |
| Example: Length, mass, time, volume, etc. | Example: Displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, etc. |
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