Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.