In which situation would the use of a vector quantity be most appropriate?(1 point)

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determining whether it takes more time to melt ice or to melt butter
determining whether it takes more time to melt ice or to melt butter

determining whether a van is moving faster than the speed limit
determining whether a van is moving faster than the speed limit

determining the net force that is acting on an object
determining the net force that is acting on an object

determining the high and low temperatures on any given day

Answer 1

The use of a vector quantity would be most appropriate in the situation of determining the net force that is acting on an object.

This is because vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, which is essential in understanding forces, as they can act in different directions and need to be combined accordingly to find the net force. In the other options, time, speed limits, and temperatures are scalar quantities which do not require directional information.