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Scalar

Vector

1

Scalar quantities have magnitude or size only.

Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.

2

It is known that every scalar exists in one dimension only. 

Vector quantities can exist in one, two, or three-dimension.

3

Whenever there is a change in a scalar quantity, can correspond to a change in its magnitude also.

Any change in a vector quantity can correspond to cha change in either its magnitude or direction or both.

4

These quantities can not be resolved into their components.

These quantities can be resolved into their components, using the sine or cosine of the adjacent angle.

5

Any mathematical process that involves more than two scalar quantities will only give scalars.

Mathematical operations on two or more vectors can provide either a scalar or a vector as a result. For instance, the dot product of two vectors only produces a scalar, whereas the cross product, sum, or subtraction of two vectors gives a vector.

6

Some examples of Scalar quantities are:

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<!-- [if !supportLists]-->·         <!--[endif]-->Distance

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<!-- [if !supportLists]-->·         <!--[endif]-->Area

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Some examples of Vector quantities are:

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<!-- [if !supportLists]-->·         <!--[endif]-->Acceleration