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  • Scalar Quantities: Magnitude Only, No Direction - Definition & Examples
    A physical quantity that has magnitude but no direction is called a scalar quantity.

    Here are some examples of scalar quantities:

    * Temperature: It tells you how hot or cold something is, but doesn't indicate a direction.

    * Speed: It tells you how fast something is moving, but not in what direction.

    * Mass: It tells you how much matter an object contains, but not where it's located.

    * Time: It measures the duration of an event, without specifying a direction.

    * Volume: It tells you the amount of space an object occupies, but doesn't indicate where it's located.

    In contrast, quantities that have both magnitude and direction are called vector quantities. Examples include velocity, displacement, force, and acceleration.

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