Question

In the equation \[\vec Q\] = s\[\vec P\], what does the symbol 's' represent?

Options

• The new vector

• The original vector

• A scalar quantity (numerical value)

• The magnitude of the original vector

Answer 1

A scalar quantity (numerical value)

Explanation:

's' is the scalar quantity that multiplies the original vector \[\vec P\] to produce the new vector \[\vec Q\].