KEY DEFINITIONS Flashcards by Diya N | Brainscape

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What is a scalar quantity?

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Scalar quantities are quantities that only have a magnitude(size).

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Is speed a scalar or a vector quantity?

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Scalar

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What is a vector quantity?

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Vector quantities are quantities that have both size (magnitude) & direction.

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Is velocity a scalar or a vector quantity?

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Vector

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Is acceleration a scalar or a vector quantity?

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Vector

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