Mech- scalar / vector Flashcards
1
Q
what is a scalar quantity
A
quantity with only a magnitude
2
Q
example of scalar quantity (3)
A
speed , distance, time
3
Q
what is a vector quantity ?
A
quantity with a magnitude and direction
4
Q
example of a vector quantity (4)
A
displacement, velocity , acceleration force
5
Q
what is the difference between distance and displacement
A
distance is scalar displacement is vector