How some prove it to be vector?
and how some prove it to be scalar?
2006-10-20 19:27:09 · 6 answers · asked by hash 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Ordinary everyday area is scalar. But there is also directional area, like that returned by the integral function.
2006-10-20 19:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by jacinablackbox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are Scalar Vectors and Vectors. The difference between them is that a Scalar Vector has length but no direction. (Angle). A vector normall has length and direction, that is the only difference and there should be no reason for dispute.
Example: A scalar Vectore of 20 units or An angle Vector may have 20 units at 57 degrees etc.
2006-10-20 19:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Area in two dimensions is scalar. Area in three dimensions can be represented by a vector at right angles to the surface. However, if the surface is not planar, no single vector can represent the surface. However, area differentials are represented by vectors for the purpose of surface integraton. Se
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_normal
2006-10-20 19:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well friend scalar Quantity need only magnitude but no direction required and to define vector Quantity we need to have magntude as well as direction
and AREA is vector because we need to tell wat the magnitude is and on which direction it is situated is it weather on a plane or in the sky or in side the crust
so it proves that it is vector Quantity
2006-10-20 19:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by sunny k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a scalar quantity.....it has no direction ....area can be found by multplying two lines i mean example :l *b ..there is no need that these line need direction..!! i think i am correct ..i deserve the ten points..!!
2006-10-20 20:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by nijas . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
area is a vector quantity.
simle .no disputes about it.
2006-10-20 21:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by juno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋