scalar and vector Flashcards
1
Q
what’s a scalar quantity?
A
a quantity that only has a magnitude (size)
a quantity that isn’t direction dependent
2
Q
what’s a vector quantity?
A
a quantity that has both a magnitude (size) and a direction.
3
Q
examples of scalar quantities:
A
speed distance time mass energy temperature time
4
Q
examples of vector quantities:
A
velocity displacement acceleration force momentum
