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Define vector and scalar Which of these is a scalar quantity? a. average acceleration b. instantaneous acceleration c. average velocity d. instantaneous velocity e. speed

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Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

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Define vector and scalar

Which of these is a scalar quantity?

	a.	average acceleration
	b.	instantaneous acceleration
	c.	average velocity
	d.	instantaneous velocity
	e.	speed

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