Physics-Scalar & Vector Products

NEET Physics Scalar & Vector Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding scalar quantities?

A

Scalar quantities have both magnitude and direction.

B

The perimeter of a rectangle is a scalar quantity.

C

Scalar quantities do not obey the triangle law of addition.

D

Temperature is a vector quantity.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Scalar quantities are defined as those that have only magnitude and no direction. The perimeter of a rectangle, which involves only lengths, is an example of a scalar quantity, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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