Question

Why force is said to be a scalar quantity

Answer 1

Answer:

No, force is a vector quantity. Vector is one which has both magnitude and direction . Force influences the movement of something against which it comes into contact and pushes it in the direction of the force . It also has a magnitude which is measured in Newtons.

So ,force is a vector.

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Answer 2

Force is not a scalar quantity but a vector quantity.

Explanation:

• physical quantities can be divided into two types. They are scalar quantity and vector quantity. Scalar quantity are those which possesses only magnitude but no direction. Whereas in case of vector quantity there is magnitude as well as direction. In case of any type of force there is a magnitude and also direction.
• For example in case of gravitational force it acts in a downward direction towards the centre of the earth.

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