Scalar quantity

Definition

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

Related terms

Vector quantity: A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction. For example, velocity is a vector quantity because it includes both speed and direction.

Distance:

Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the length of the path traveled by an object, without considering its direction.

Time:

Time is also a scalar quantity as it only measures the duration or interval between events.