Paper 1: Section 2- Motion and Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scalar quantity?
A
A quantity that has magnitude (size) but no direction.
2
Q
What is a vector quantity?
A
A quantity that has both magnitude (size) and a direction.
3
Q
Name 11 scalar quantities.
A
- distance
- speed
- force
- mass
- energy
- time
- density
- volume
- temperature
4
Q
Name 8 vector quantities?
A
- displacement
- acceleration
- force
- momentum
- weight
- velocity
- gravitational field
- current
5
Q
speed (m/s) = ________
(m) ÷ time (t)
A
distance
6
Q
a= (v-_)/ t
A
u
7
Q
v^2-_^2= 2 x a x _
A
- u
- X
