Which statement correctly defines a vector quantity?
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Which statement correctly defines a vector quantity?
(a) It has both magnitude and direction but does not necessarily obey the rules of vector addition.
(b) It possesses only direction; its magnitude is always taken as unity.
(c) It has both magnitude and direction and obeys the laws of vector addition.
(d) It has magnitude and direction; its magnitude can be either positive or negative.