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Which of the following is a scalar quantity? Mass, velocity, Force, acceleration.

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In physics, quantities can be classified as either scalar or vector. A scalar quantity has only magnitude, while a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction.

Identifying Scalar Quantities

Among the options provided:

  • Mass: This is a scalar quantity. It only has magnitude (e.g., 5 kg) and no direction.
  • Velocity: This is a vector quantity because it includes both speed and direction (e.g., 60 km/h north).
  • Force: This is also a vector quantity, as it has both magnitude and direction (e.g., 10 N to the right).
  • Acceleration: This is a vector quantity as well, indicating how quickly an object changes its velocity (e.g., 9.8 m/s² downward).

Final Answer

The scalar quantity from the list is mass.