forces, movement, shape and momentum Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of scalar quantities
A
Distance
Speed
Mass
Temperature
2
Q
Examples of vector quantities
A
Displacement
Velocity
Force
Acceleration
3
Q
Define scalar
A
Scalar has magnitude but no direction.
4
Q
Define vector
A
Vector has magnitude and direction.
5
Q
How can you accelerate without changing speed?
A
Acceleration is a vector so if the direction changes but the speed stays the same, you are still accelerating.
