AS1 1.2 Scalars and Vectors Flashcards
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What is a scalar? And give examples.
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A quantity that only has magnitude, eg Distance, speed, rate of change of speed, temperature, energy, time, mass, power.
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What is a vector? And give examples.
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A quantity that has magnitude and direction, eg Displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, moment.
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