A force is a vector quantity because it has both
A)magnitude and direction.
B)mass and velocity.
C)action and reaction counterparts.
D)speed and direction.

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A force has magnitude (how strong it is) and direction (where it is going), both of which are essential components of a vector quantity. The other choices do not apply to the definition of a force.

A Force Is a Vector Quantity Because It Has Both