8.4 Working with Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What are Vector quantities?
A
A quantity which has both magnitude and direction
2
Q
Give 4 examples of Vector quantities:
A
- Displacement
- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Force/weight
3
Q
What are Scalar quantities?
A
A quantity which has magnitude only
4
Q
Give 4 examples of Scalar Quantities
A
- Distance
- Speed
- Time
- Mass
5
Q
Description of Displacement
A
Distance in a particular direction
6
Q
Unit for Displacement
A
metre (m)
7
Q
Description of Velocity
A
Rate of change of displacement
8
Q
Unit for Velocity
A
metres per second (m s^-1)
9
Q
Description of Acceleration
A
rate of change of velocity
10
Q
Unit for Acceleration
A
metres per second per second (m s^-2)
11
Q
Description for Force/weight
A
Described by magnitude, direction and point of application
12
Q
Unit for Force/weight
A
newton (N)
13
Q
Description of Distance
A
Measure of length
14
Q
Unit for Distance
A
metre (m)
15
Q
Description of speed
A
Measure of how quickly a body moves
