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Chapter 9: Q. 8 (page 603)

True or False Mass is an example of a vector.

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The given statement is False.

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Step 1 Definition for Vector:

Vectors are physical quantities that require both magnitude and direction.

Examples of vectors include displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

The magnitude of a vector is a number for comparing one vector to another. In the geometric interpretation of a vector the vector is represented by an arrow.

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Step 2 Definition for Mass:

Mass is always represented by its magnitude but not in direction.

Thus, it is not an example of vector because vector is a quantity having both magnitude and the direction.

So, the statement 'Mass is an example of a vector' is False.

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