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Question
Explain giving examples.
Vector quantity
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Solution
Vector quantities are those physical quantities for which both magnitude and direction have distinct definitions. Force, velocity, displacement, etc. are all vector quantities. These quantities are expressed completely only when their directions are defined along with their magnitude.
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