Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction. They are represented by arrows, where the length of the arrow represents the magnitude and the direction of the arrow represents the direction.
Think of vectors as a GPS navigation system. The magnitude is like the distance you need to travel, while the direction is like the turn-by-turn instructions guiding you to your destination.
Magnitude: Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of a vector without considering its direction.
Direction: Direction refers to the orientation or angle at which a vector points.
Scalar: Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude, such as temperature or mass.
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