Question

2.11 Why vector quantities cannot be added and subtracted like scalar quantities??​

Answer 1

Scalars quantities are added or subtracted only by simple arithmetic methods because scalar quantities have no direction. Since vectors quantity have magnitude as well as direction, therefore they cannot be added or subtracted like scaler quantities.

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Answer 2

Answer:

scalar quantity are quantities which can be described completely by magnitude while vector quantity need direction and magnitude for their completely description .

the quantity having direction can not be added and subtracted like scalar quantities.