  A scalar has only magnitude. A vector has magnitude and direction.   Acceleration is a vector because it has magnitude and direction. That's why an o â¦ bject can be said to be accelerating if it has a circular rotation and a constant speed; even though it's speed isn't changing, it's direction constantly is. vector has magnitude and direction.   Acceleration is a vector because it has magnitude and direction. That's why an o â¦ bject can be said to be accelerating if it has a circular rotation and a constant speed; even though it's speed isn't changing, it's direction constantly is.
Chronic dry coughs are usually caused by irritation from cigarette smoke, environmental irritants, allergies, postnasal drip, or asthma. Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough out of habit for no clear reason. Gastric reflux may also cause a chronic dry cough. Usually you will also have other symptoms, such as heartburn, burning in the throat, or increased saliva.
These coughs may occur at the start of the illness or most often, towards the middle or the end of the infection. Other causes of a dry cough include: 1  Side-effect of medication â some medicines, particularly those for high blood pressure, can result in a dry cough. 2  Hayfever-this is an allergy to grass and tree pollen.