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Scalar quantity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A scalar quantity is a physical measurement that only has magnitude and no direction. It can be described by a single value.

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