1 - Motion and Forces - Speed & Time Flashcards
1
Q
What are Vector Quantities?
A
They have a magnitude (size) and direction
2
Q
What are Scalar Quantities?
A
They have magnitude but no direction
3
Q
What are some examples of Vector Quantities?
A
Force, Velocity, Displacement, Weight, Acceleration, Momentum
4
Q
What are some examples of Scalar Quantities?
A
Speed, Distance, Mass, Energy, Temperature, Time
5
Q
Explain the difference between Vectors and Scalars
A
6
Q
What is Velocity?
A
Speed in a stated direction
7
Q
What is Speed?
A
How fast you’re going with no given direction
8
Q
How can you calculate the speed of an object with light gates?
A
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9
Q
What is Acceleration?
A
- How quickly you’re speeding up
- The
change in velocityin a certain amount of time
10
Q
What is the acceleration (g) if you were free falling?
A
10m/s2
due to gravity being 10
