  A scalar has only magnitude. A vector has magnitude and direction.   Acceleration is a vector because it has magnitude and direction. That's why an o â¦ bject can be said to be accelerating if it has a circular rotation and a constant speed; even though it's speed isn't changing, it's direction constantly is. vector has magnitude and direction.   Acceleration is a vector because it has magnitude and direction. That's why an o â¦ bject can be said to be accelerating if it has a circular rotation and a constant speed; even though it's speed isn't changing, it's direction constantly is.
Chronic dry coughs are usually caused by irritation from cigarette smoke, environmental irritants, allergies, postnasal drip, or asthma. Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough out of habit for no clear reason. Gastric reflux may also cause a chronic dry cough. Usually you will also have other symptoms, such as heartburn, burning in the throat, or increased saliva.
Other causes of a dry cough. A persistent cough can be due to causes related to respiratory and digestive systems including: 1  Airway irritation (bronchospasm). 2  Aortic aneurysm. 3  Asthma and allergies. 4  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis). 5  Congestive heart failure.