P2.1.2 - Vectors and Scalars Flashcards
1
Q
Is force a vector or a scalar?
A
Vector
2
Q
Is time a vector or a scalar?
A
Scalar
3
Q
What is the difference between vectors and scalars?
A
A vector has direction and magnitude, meanwhile scalars only have magnitude
4
Q
How do you represent vectors while drawing them?
A
You use arrows
5
Q
How does it represent a vector?
A
The length of the arrow shows the magnitude and the direction of the arrow shows the direction
6
Q
What is displacement?
A
The distance from the place that you start
7
Q
Is speed a vector or scalar quantity?
A
Scalar
8
Q
Is velocity a vector or scalar quantity?
A
Vector
9
Q
How do you add vector quantities?
A
You add them but be wary of negative values
10
Q
If you walk 200m east, 400m north, and 200m west, what is your displacement?
A
200m east + 200m west = 0
0+400m north = 400m north
