Scalar and Vector Quantities – Rankers Physics
Topic: Unit And Dimensions
Subtopic: Units

Scalar and Vector Quantities

Which of the following statement is not true?
Pressure is a vector quality
Relative density is a scalar quantity
Coefficient of viscosity is a scalar quantity
Surface tension is a scalar quantity

Solution:

Pressure is defined as force per unit area, where the force is perpendicular to the surface. Since it acts equally in all directions, pressure is a scalar quantity.

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