2.3 Nature Of Quantites Flashcards by Aoife Ryder

Q

What is a scalar

A

A quantity with magnitude only

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Q

Examples of scalars

A

Mass
Time
Energy
Speed
Distance

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Q

What is a vector

A

A quantity with both magnitude and direction

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Q

Examples of vectors

A

Force
Displacement
Velocity
Acceleration

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