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Mission CG1 Speed and Velocity

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 The Question

A ___ quantity has both magnitude and direction. A ___ quantity has magnitude alone. Identify the two terms which fill the blanks in their respective order.

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Definition of a Scalar:
A scalar is a quantity that is fully described by magnitude alone.
 

Definition of a Vector:
A vector is a quantity that is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.

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