Question

A ______ is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Short answer

A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Definition of a vector

Vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is typically represented by an arrow whose direction is the same as that of the quantity and whose length is proportional to the quantity's magnitude.

Step 2. Graph

As in the above graph there is a vector AB whose magnitude is u and direction is from A to B.