lesson 2 scalar and vector quantities Flashcards

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scalars are what

A

physical quantities which only have a magnitude and no direction

(magnitude=size)

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what are examples of scalar quantities

A

speed
distance
mass
temperature
time

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vectors have both what

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magnitude and direction

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examples of vector quantities

A

velocity
displacement
acceleration
force
momentum

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