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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
Which of the following quantities is a vector?
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Gravitational field intensity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction (it points towards the mass causing the field). In contrast, potential and potential energy are scalars.
Final Answer: Option B - Gravitational field intensity