key term - Vector Quantities

Definition

Vector quantities are physical quantities that have both magnitude (size) and direction. They require both numerical values and units to fully describe them.

Related terms

Force: Force is a vector quantity that represents a push or pull on an object, characterized by both magnitude and direction.

Displacement:

As mentioned earlier, displacement is a vector quantity because it involves both distance (magnitude) and direction.

Momentum:

Momentum is a vector quantity that describes the motion of an object based on its mass and velocity.