Combined Science GCSE
Scalar Quantity
What Scalar Quantity means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Scalar Quantity
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A physical quantity that has magnitude (size) only.
A quantity that has magnitude (size) only.
Topics that use Scalar Quantity
- Forces and their effects (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Motion and forces (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Vector Quantity
- Displacement
- Contact Force
- Distance
- Equilibrium
- Magnitude
- Non-Contact Force
- Resultant Force
Using Scalar Quantity in the exam
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