Scalar Quantity:
A physical quantity which is described only by its magnitude. It doesn't have a directon.
A scalar quantity can be represented with a number and a unit.
Scalar quantities of the same unit can be added or subtracted easily, using the normal rules.
Vector Quantity:
A physical quantity which has both magnitude and direction.
When you represent a vector quantity, you have to state the direction (it can also be
"towards object A" or "towards force A", etc.,)
While adding or subtracting vector quantities, you will have to consider the direction.
(Say a force of 20N is acting on an object from east and a force of 10N is acting on the
object from west, then net force=20N + (-10N) towards east= 10N towards east)
Now, i'm pretty confused.. if work is the product of the magnitude of the force acting on
an object and it's displacement (and displacement is a vector quantity), then why is work
a scalar quantity? I better go post a question.