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How force is a vector but energy is a scalar quantity?
Can you explain to me why force is a vector but energy is a scalar quantity?
Sure, force is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction. It is represented by an arrow, where the length of the arrow represents the magnitude of the force, and the direction of the arrow represents its direction. Energy, on the other hand, is a scalar quantity because it has only magnitude and no direction. It is represented by a number or a unit, for example joules (J) or calories (cal).