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Chapter 2, Problem 4A
What two quantities are necessary to determine a vector quantity?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The two quantities necessary to determine a vector quantity.
Answer to Problem 4A
Magnitude and direction
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
A vector quantity provides the magnitude of the quantity as well as the direction in which that quantity is being applied.
A scalar quantity just provides the magnitude however the vector quantity provides both the magnitude as well as direction.
For example: speed is a scalar quantity however velocity is a vector quantity.
Conclusion:
Hence, the two quantities necessary for determining a vector quantity are magnitude and direction.
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