Physics Flashcards (H/w)

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What is the definition of a vector?

A

a quantity having direction as well as magnitude, especially as determining the position of one point in space relative to another.

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What is the definition of a scalar

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A quantity having only magnitude, not direction.

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3
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What is the definition of displacement

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the distance moved in a straight line, in a given direction, from the starting point

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4
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What is the definition of velocity

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the speed in combination with the direction of motion of an object

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5
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What is resultant force?

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A single force that has the same effect as all the forces combined

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6
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Distance = ?

A

Speed x time

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7
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Energy = ?

A

Potential difference x charge

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8
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Charge = ?

A

Current x time

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9
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Momentum = ?

A

Mass x velocity

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10
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Wavespeed = ?

A

Frequency x wavelength

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11
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Potential difference = ?

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Current x resistance

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