O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Vector quantities require both magnitude and direction
Steps:
- Recall that vector quantities have magnitude and direction, unlike scalars with only magnitude.
- Examine option A: mass (scalar), distance (scalar), weight (vector)—includes scalars.
- Examine option B: momentum (vector, p = mv), gravitational field strength (vector, g), displacement (vector)—all vectors.
- Examine options C and D: both mix scalars (energy, time, speed) with vectors (force, velocity, acceleration).
Why B is correct:
- Momentum (p = m v, direction from velocity), gravitational field strength (force per unit mass, directional), and displacement (change in position vector) all have direction per vector addition rules.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Mass and distance are scalars (no direction).
- C: Energy and time are scalars (no direction).
- D: Time and speed are scalars (no direction).
Final answer: B
Topic: Physical quantities and measurement techniques
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