2.3.1: scalars and vectors Flashcards
1
Q
define ‘scalar quantity’
A
a quantity with magnitude but not direction
2
Q
give examples of scalar quantities
A
mass
time
3
Q
define ‘vector quantity’
A
a quantity with magnitude and direction
4
Q
give examples of vector quantities
A
velocity
acceleration
5
Q
what do arrowheads on a vector represent
A
direction
6
Q
what does length on a vector represent
A
magnitude
7
Q
what are the rules of vector addition
A
if two vectors are parallel,
