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Differentiate between the scalar and vector quantities, giving two examples of each.

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Scalar	Vector
They are expressed only by their magnitudes.	They are expressed by magnitude as well as direction.
They can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided by simple arithmetic methods.	They can be added, subtracted, or multiplied following a different algebra.
They are symbolically written in an English letter.	They are symbolically written by their English letter with an arrow on top of the letter.
Example: mass, speed	Example: force, velocity

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