NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about scalar and vector quantities is correct?
A scalar has only magnitude, while a vector has both magnitude and direction.
A vector can be defined only by its magnitude and not by its direction.
All scalars can be treated as vectors in calculations.
The magnitude of a vector is always equal to the total path length of a particle.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly defines the distinction between scalars and vectors. Scalars have only magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction, which aligns with the definitions presented in the NCERT context.
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