Yes,
tension is a vector quantity. It has both
magnitude and
direction.
- Magnitude: The strength of the force (how much pull or push it can exert).
- Direction: The direction in which the force is applied, usually along the string, rope, or cable.
For example, when you pull on a rope, the tension in the rope is the force being transmitted through the rope, and it acts along the length of the rope. The direction of the tension is along the rope, pulling towards the ends where it's connected.
So, just like any other force, tension can be described using both magnitude and direction, which makes it a vector.