key term - Vector Quantity

Definition

A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It can be represented by an arrow, where the length of the arrow represents the magnitude and the direction of the arrow represents the direction.

Related terms

Scalar Quantity: A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that only has magnitude, without any specific direction.

Displacement:

Displacement is a vector quantity that represents the change in position from an initial point to a final point.

Velocity:

Velocity is a vector quantity that represents the rate at which an object changes its position in a specific direction.