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To identify whether the given quantity is scalar is scalar or
Answer to Problem 114E
Vector.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The muzzle velocity of a bullet.
The muzzle velocity of the bullet is a vector quantity since it can be specified only with the magnitude and its direction.
To identify whether the given quantity is scalar is scalar or vector.
Answer to Problem 114E
Scalar.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The price of the company’s stock.
Price of the company stock is a scalar quantity, since it has only magnitude. We do not require direction to specify this quantity.
To identify whether the given quantity is scalar is scalar or vector.
Answer to Problem 114E
Scalar.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The air temperature in a room.
The air temperature in the room is a scalar quantity. It does not require direction to specify this quantity.
To identify whether the given quantity is scalar is scalar or vector.
Answer to Problem 114E
Scalar.
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The weight of an automobile.
The weight of an automobile is a scalar quantity. Since it does not require direction to specify the weight.
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