What are VECTOR and SCALAR quantities? GCSE Physics

Scalars vs Vectors: What’s the Difference? Sometimes, a number isn’t enough—we need to know which way! In this video, we’ll explore the key differences between scalars and vectors with clear explanations and examples. You’ll learn: ✅ What a variable is and how we measure it ✅ The definition of scalar quantities (magnitude only) ✅ The definition of vector quantities (magnitude + direction) ✅ Common examples of scalars and vectors ✅ Why temperature is NOT a vector, even though it can be negative ✅ Why you might still need a protractor in your exam! 💡 Quick-Fire Quiz! Think you’ve got it? Test yourself with 10 rapid-fire questions to see if you can correctly identify scalar and vector quantities. Shout out your answers—especially if you’re in the queue at Aldi! 😆 📚 Free Resources & Tutoring: Find GCSE & A-Level Physics resources, including questions, worked answers, and lesson information, on my website. www.videoplatoacademy.com 👍 Support the Channel: If you find this helpful, like, subscribe, and share—it really helps me keep making free resources. Let me know how you did in the quiz in the comments! 🔗 Related Video: Watch my Vector Diagrams tutorial for more examples! https://youtu.be/uK4-kCvr8RY This video is ideal for those studying GCSE science or GCSE Physics as well as IGCSE Physics and other similar courses. It is applicable to all the following exam boards: AQA GCSE; OCR GCSE; Pearson Edexcel GCSE; Pearson Edexcel IGCSE; Cambridge IGCSE. Please visit my website for some free questions and worked answers to go with this video. Here is a link: https://videoplatoacademy.com/gcseresources/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit the website VideoPlatoAcademy.com for more information about resources, lessons, and courses. 0:00 Introduction to scalars and vectors 0:06 What is a variable? 0:26 What is a scalar quantity? 0:55 What is a vector quantity? 1:26 Is temperature a vector? 2:06 Don't forget your protractor 2:23 Free Physics resources 2:43 Private tuition for Physics A-Level and Physics GCSE 3:10 Vector and Scalar Quiz #scalars_and_vectors #vectors #scalars #gcsevectors #freesciencelessons #physicstutor #physicstuition