Post-UTME Physics 2017 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
- A. momentum
- B. acceleration
- C. displacement
- D. distanceCorrect
Explanation
Distance has magnitude only, with no direction, making it a scalar quantity (unlike displacement, acceleration or momentum).
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