Physical Quantities Flashcards

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1
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What is a Fundamental Quality?

A

base unit

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2
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An example of a fundamental quality?

A

inches

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3
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Derived quantities?

A

multiplication
division
scientific concept

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4
Q

example of derived quantities?

A

area

speed

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5
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What is the vector quantity?

A

initial position to final position

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6
Q

Is displacement part of vector quantity?

A

yes

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7
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What is a scalar quantity?

A

described by magnitude only

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8
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distance part of scalar?

A

yes

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