2.) Which of these is NOT a vector quantity? a.) displacement b.) speed     c.) momentum d.) impulse e.) velocity

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2.) Which of these is NOT a vector quantity?

a.) displacement
b.) speed    
c.) momentum
d.) impulse
e.) velocity
**Question:**

Which of these is NOT a vector quantity?

- ○ displacement
- ○ speed
- ○ momentum
- ○ impulse
- ○ velocity

**Explanation:**

This question asks you to identify which of the listed options is not a vector quantity. A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar quantity has only magnitude. 

In the options provided:

- **Displacement, momentum, impulse, and velocity** are vector quantities because they include direction. 
- **Speed** is a scalar quantity since it only has magnitude without a directional component. 

Thus, the correct answer to the question is **speed**.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which of these is NOT a vector quantity? - ○ displacement - ○ speed - ○ momentum - ○ impulse - ○ velocity **Explanation:** This question asks you to identify which of the listed options is not a vector quantity. A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar quantity has only magnitude. In the options provided: - **Displacement, momentum, impulse, and velocity** are vector quantities because they include direction. - **Speed** is a scalar quantity since it only has magnitude without a directional component. Thus, the correct answer to the question is **speed**.
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