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Question 18: Is potential energy a vector or a scalar quantity?
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Potential energy is a scalar quantity as it has only magnitude.
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Question Text | Question 18:
Is potential energy a vector or a scalar quantity? |
Topic | Work and Energy |
Subject | Science |
Class | Class 9 |
Answer Type | Text solution:1 |
Upvotes | 77 |