Consider the following physical quantities , energy , power , pressure ,impulse , temperature, gravitational potential . which of the above are vector quantities ?

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Q: 39 (CAPF/2016)
Consider the following physical quantities , energy , power , pressure ,impulse , temperature, gravitational potential . which of the above are vector quantities ?

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Geography

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CAPF

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{'vector quantities': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'physical quantities': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'gravitational potential': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'impulse': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'pressure': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'energy': [0, 0, 1, 2]}

In physics, vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction. Scalar quantities, on the other hand, only have magnitude.

Let`s analyze each option to determine which ones are vector quantities:

Option 1: Impulse only. Impulse is defined as the product of force and time, and it is a vector quantity. This option correctly identifies impulse as a vector quantity.

Option 2: Impulse and pressure only. As mentioned before, impulse is a vector quantity. However, pressure is a scalar quantity that only has magnitude and does not have a specific direction. This option is correct in identifying impulse as a vector but incorrect in classifying pressure as a vector.

Option 3: Impulse, temperature, and pressure. As previously mentioned, impulse is a vector. However, temperature is a scalar quantity that only has magnitude and does not have a specific direction. Therefore, this option is incorrect in including temperature as a vector.

Option 4: Gravitational potential. Gravitational potential is a scalar quantity that only has magnitude and does not have a specific direction. This option is correct in identifying gravitational potential as a scalar.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 2, as it correctly identifies impulse as a vector quantity and correctly categorizes pressure as a