P8 - Forces in Balance - P8.1 Done Flashcards
1
Q
What is displacement?
A
Displacement is distance without change in direction, or distance in a straight line
2
Q
What is vector?
A
Vectors are forces with magnitude and a given direction
3
Q
What is a scalar?
A
A force with magnitude but without any given direction
4
Q
In diagrams, how can vectors be represented?
A
By arrows proportionate to the magnitude of the vector
