Magnitude and Direction of Force Quick Check

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Which statement best describes force?(1 point)
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Force is a scalar quantity that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.
Force is a scalar quantity that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.

Force is a vector quantity that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.
Force is a vector quantity that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.

Force is a vector quantity that measures both momentum and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.
Force is a vector quantity that measures both momentum and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.

Force is a vector quality that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.
Force is a vector quality that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.
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Answer 1

The correct statement that best describes force is:

Force is a vector quantity that measures both direction and magnitude of a push or pull on an object.

Forces are indeed vector quantities, meaning they have both magnitude (how strong the force is) and direction (the direction in which the force is applied).