Basic Formulae Flashcards
1
Q
Scalar Quantities
A
Quantities that are described only by their magnitude
E.g.
Distance, mass,
speed, energy,
time, temperature.
2
Q
Vector Quantities
A
Quantities that are described by both magnitude and direction.
E.g.
Displacement Force
Weight Velocity
Acceleration. Momentum
Electric field strength. Gravitational field strength
3
Q
Speed
A
Distance/time
4
Q
Velocity
A
Displacement/time
5
Q
Acceleration
A
Change in velocity
—————————
Time.
6
Q
Gravitational Field Strength
A
Force/mass
7
Q
Weight
A
Mass x gravitational field strength
8
Q
Density
A
Mass/volume
