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A "vector quantity" is any quantity where the direction matters. In the case of a force, the end result is not the same whether you and I pull an object in the same direction; in opposite directions; or perhaps at a right angle. Briefly, the direction of the force is relevant.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoDefinitely no. Its a vector since the reaction for a force is different when applied in different directions.
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Force can be a scalar or a vector, F= mv2/r is a scalar force and F= hc/r2is also a scalar .
Fields in Physics are generally both scalar and vector or Quaternions.
For example Work = FD= -F.d + FxD, the first term -F.D is scalar called work and the second term FxD is a vector called "torque", but it is vector energy.
Quantities in Physics can be said to have angles, scalars have angles that are even multiples of 90 degrees and vectors have angles of odd multiples of 90 degrees.
Scalars are Bosons and vectors are fermions some could say..
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∙ 14y agoNo! Force can be a scalar or a vector and both.
It is true that force is a quaternion, the sum of a scalar and a vector!
There are two kinds of numbers in physics real numbers also called scalars and vector numbers. Hamilton discovered this in 1843 when he invented Quaternions.
Real numbers have positive squares and vector numbers have negative squares. Vectors are denoted by I, J and K unit vectors real numbers are denoted by 1, unit one.
Before Hamilton's Quaternions there was no concept of vectors in mathematics. In physic Michael Faraday had conceptualized fields with direction. Faraday's assistant Maxwell was introduced to Hamilton's vectors and adopted them fro Faraday's directed fields. This is how vector forces came into being.
Forces are both scalar and vector. In physics most fields are quaternion meaning they consist of a scalar or real part and a vector part, F=Fr + Fv, Fr the scalar or real force and Fv the vector part. Because quaternions are not taught in school, most students don't think of the real and vector part of problems and fields and most might think that all forces are vectors. This is not true.
The force of gravity is quaternion force F= Fr + Fv, a real or scalar force and a vector force. The real force is Fr= GmM/r^2 and the vector force of gravity is Fv=nGmM/r^2 where 'n' is the unit normal or radial direction.
Force can be a scalar or real and a vector, in short a quaternion, the sum of a scalar and a vector.
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∙ 14y agoAny time a direction might be relevant, you would use a vector. This includes forces in general. For example, if you and I push a car together in the same direction, this is not the same as if we we push in opposite directions. The results will be quite different.
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∙ 14y agoA "vector quantity" is any quantity where the direction matters. In the case of a force, the end result is not the same whether you and I pull an object in the same direction; in opposite directions; or perhaps at a right angle. Briefly, the direction of the force is relevant.
A "vector quantity" is any quantity where the direction matters. In the case of a force, the end result is not the same whether you and I pull an object in the same direction; in opposite directions; or perhaps at a right angle. Briefly, the direction of the force is relevant.
A "vector quantity" is any quantity where the direction matters. In the case of a force, the end result is not the same whether you and I pull an object in the same direction; in opposite directions; or perhaps at a right angle. Briefly, the direction of the force is relevant.
A "vector quantity" is any quantity where the direction matters. In the case of a force, the end result is not the same whether you and I pull an object in the same direction; in opposite directions; or perhaps at a right angle. Briefly, the direction of the force is relevant.
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∙ 12y agoYes. because it is the product of a scalar(mass) and a vector(acceleration) quantities.
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∙ 13y agoForce like many quantities in science is a quaternion, that is a scalar or a vector, e,g, gravitational scalar force f= mGM/r2.
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∙ 14y agoWow, this sounds like a very homework-y question...
Force is a vector because it has both size and direction.
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∙ 12y agoA vector quantity is a measurement with a direction. A force is a vector quantity because if depends on direction.
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A force is what kind of quantity?
a vector
Force is a quantity made up of?
Force is a vector quantity. This is because vector quantities do have direction and magnitude. Since force can cause a physical change whereby it is also a push or a pull, it has both features of a vector quantity.
Is force a vector quantity if so why?
Yes, force is a vector quantity, because it is exerted in a specific direction (even in the case of a symmetrical explosion, in which force is exerted in all directions, that is still a type of vector).
Why is the direction of force important?
Force is a vector quantity and vector quantities have both direction and magnitude.
Why is force not a scaler quantity?
A force is a vector. That simply means that the direction in which you apply a force is relevant.
Is force a tensor?
no,Force is vector quantity
Is electromotive force a vector quantity?
No.
A force is what kind of quantity?
a vector
Which are the scalar quantities?
A scalar quantity is a non-vector quantity. In a vector quantity, direction is relevant. In a scalar quantity, it is not. For example, mass (measured in kg.) is a scalar; force is usually indicated as a vector (magnitude in Newton, but the direction is also relevant).A scalar quantity is a non-vector quantity. In a vector quantity, direction is relevant. In a scalar quantity, it is not. For example, mass (measured in kg.) is a scalar; force is usually indicated as a vector (magnitude in Newton, but the direction is also relevant).A scalar quantity is a non-vector quantity. In a vector quantity, direction is relevant. In a scalar quantity, it is not. For example, mass (measured in kg.) is a scalar; force is usually indicated as a vector (magnitude in Newton, but the direction is also relevant).A scalar quantity is a non-vector quantity. In a vector quantity, direction is relevant. In a scalar quantity, it is not. For example, mass (measured in kg.) is a scalar; force is usually indicated as a vector (magnitude in Newton, but the direction is also relevant).
Force is a quantity made up of?
Force is a vector quantity. This is because vector quantities do have direction and magnitude. Since force can cause a physical change whereby it is also a push or a pull, it has both features of a vector quantity.
Is forcee a vector or scalar quantity?
Force is a vector. The direction is relevant.
Why is the direction of force important?
Force is a vector quantity and vector quantities have both direction and magnitude.
Is thrust scalar or vector?
Thrust is a force and a force is a vector quantity having a magnitude and direction
Is force a vector quantity if so why?
Yes, force is a vector quantity, because it is exerted in a specific direction (even in the case of a symmetrical explosion, in which force is exerted in all directions, that is still a type of vector).
Is torque is a scalar or a vector quantity?
Since torque is a force, and as such has a direction, it is a vector.
Why is force not a scaler quantity?
A force is a vector. That simply means that the direction in which you apply a force is relevant.
Why is force a vector of quantity?
it has magnitude and direction
