Weight = Scalar or Vector?

Is weight a scalar or vector quantity I'm confused have asked people and have gotten 2 different answers.

weight, mg, is a vector since forces are vectors, hope it helps :smile:

Vector

It has a magnitude and a direction.

mg - indicating there's gravity, which has a direction! therefore vector.

vector - weight (magnitude and direction)
mass - scalar (magnitude only)

Vector. It's a force. But it's direction is always towards the centre of the earth (if it's on Earth, that is). That's why it's confusing.

Thanks all.

Thank you.

(edited 8 years ago)

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