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Q: Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
  • A. Momentum
  • B. Force
  • C. Mass
  • D. Velocity
Correct Answer: Option C - A quantity that has magnitude but no particular direction is described as scalar quantity. A quantity that has magnitude and acts in a particular direction is described as vector quantity. Scalar quantities include: mass, distance, speed, time, power, energy etc. Vector quantities include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, weight, momentum etc.
C. A quantity that has magnitude but no particular direction is described as scalar quantity. A quantity that has magnitude and acts in a particular direction is described as vector quantity. Scalar quantities include: mass, distance, speed, time, power, energy etc. Vector quantities include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, weight, momentum etc.

Explanations:

A quantity that has magnitude but no particular direction is described as scalar quantity. A quantity that has magnitude and acts in a particular direction is described as vector quantity. Scalar quantities include: mass, distance, speed, time, power, energy etc. Vector quantities include: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, weight, momentum etc.