Properties of Physical Quantities – Rankers Physics

Dimensions: Practice Problem & Solution

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

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Dimensions. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Pressure is defined as thrust per unit area. Since thrust is a normal force component, it is always perpendicular to the surface. Pressure does not have a unique direction associated with it in space, making it a scalar quantity.

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