Vectors vs. Scalars

Vectors Quantities

Vectors quantities are, in the context of physics, quantifiable values that have a magnitude (quantifiable value) and direction that indicates its movment.

Examples include:

  • velocity
  • displacement
  • weight
  • acceleration
  • force
  • pressure
  • momentum
  • gravity
  • drag
  • etc.

Scalar Quantities

Scalar quantities are, in the context of physics, quantifiable values that have only a magnitude without regard to direction but indicates movement.

Examples include:

  • Distance
  • Speed
  • Energy
  • Mass
  • Density
  • Power
  • Length, Area, Volume
  • Time
  • Temperature
  • Work
  • etc.

Summary/Concluding Thoughts

Vectors and Scalars are incredibly important values that I need to remember and distinguish between when dealing with physics.