Which of the Following Is Not a Scalar Quantity

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a scalar quantity?

• A) Kinetic energy
• B) Potential energy
• C) Power
• D) Work
• E) None of these; that is, they are all scalar quantities.

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Definitions:

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