P5 - Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What are vector quantities?
A
- They have a magnitude & direction
- represented by an arrow
2
Q
What are the examples of vector quantities?
A
- Displacement
- Weight
- Force
- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Momentum
3
Q
What are scalar quantities?
A
- They only have a magnitude
- Doesn’t have a direction
4
Q
What are the examples of scalar quantities?
A
- Speed
- Mass
- Temperature
- Energy
- Distance
- Time
5
Q
What is acceleration?
A
The rate at which an object changes it speed
6
Q
What is deceleration?
A
To slow down
7
Q
What is the gravitational force of the earth?
A
9.8 N/KG
