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Determine whether a scalar or a vector is described in (a) and (b). Explain your answers.(a) An arm of an industrial robot pushes with a 10-lb force downward on a part.(b) A part is being pushed with a 10-lb force by an arm of an industrial robot.
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This is a vector because it has both magnitude and direction. The magnitude is the 10-lb force and the direction is downward. Show more…
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