Forces And Motion: Scalars And Vectors Flashcards

1
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Vector

A

Magnitude and direction

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2
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Scalar

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Magnitude only

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3
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Generally, which cannot be negative

A

Scalar, since they have no direction

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4
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Which can be negative

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Vectors can be, as a certain direction is positive

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5
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Examples of scalars

A

Speed, distance, time, mass, energy

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6
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Examples of vectors

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Velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, momentum

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