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Define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities.

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6CQ: Is it possible to add a scalar quantity to a vector quantity?

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