CP1A Vectors and Scalars

Question 1

What is a vector quantity

Answer 1

Have magnitude and a direction

Question 2

List vector quantities

Answer 2

Force
Velocity
Displacement
Weight
Acceleration
Momentum

Question 3

What is a scalar quantity

Answer 3

Only have a magnitude and no direction

Question 4

List the scalar quantities

Answer 4

Speed
Distance
Mass
Energy
Temperature
Time

Question 5

What is displacement

Answer 5

It is a vector quantity. It measures the distance and direction in a straight line from an objects starting point to its finishing point

Question 6

What is velocity

Answer 6

Speed in a given direction e.g 30 mph north or 20 m/s 060°

Question 7

What is speed

Answer 7

How fast your going with no regards to direction e.g 30 mph

Question 8

What is the distance, speed and time formulae

Answer 8

Distance (m) = speed (m/s) x time (s)

Question 9

How can a vector quantity be drawn and what does it show

Answer 9

Using vector arrows

Question 10

How do vector arrows represent vectors

Answer 10

The length of the arrow represents the magnitude
The arrow points in the associated direction