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What is the difference between a vector and a scalar? (1 point)
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A vector measurement is required for distance, a scalar measurement is required for displacement
A vector measurement is required for distance, a scalar measurement is required for displacement

A vector is only measured in SI units, where scalars are only measured in US Customary units
A vector is only measured in SI units, where scalars are only measured in US Customary units

A vector measurement contains a direction and magnitude, a scalar measurement only contains a magnitude
A vector measurement contains a direction and magnitude, a scalar measurement only contains a magnitude

A vector is only used in measuring forces, a scalar is only used in measuring mass

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A vector measurement contains a direction and magnitude, a scalar measurement only contains a magnitude.