Physical Quantities Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Fundamental Quality?
A
base unit
2
Q
An example of a fundamental quality?
A
inches
3
Q
Derived quantities?
A
multiplication
division
scientific concept
4
Q
example of derived quantities?
A
area
speed
5
Q
What is the vector quantity?
A
initial position to final position
6
Q
Is displacement part of vector quantity?
A
yes
7
Q
What is a scalar quantity?
A
described by magnitude only
8
Q
distance part of scalar?
A
yes