Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantity

 

Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantity

Let us discuss some difference here:

Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantity
Scalar Quantity	Vector Quantity
It has magnitude only	It has both magnitude and the direction
It does not have direction	It has direction
It is specified by a number and a unit	It is also specified by a number along with the direction and unit
It is represented by quantity symbol	It is represented by quantity symbol in bold or with the arrow sign above
Example: Temperature, speed, etc	Example: Acceleration, velocity, etc