scalar and vector Flashcards
1
Q
define a scalar quantity
A
when something has a size/quantity/magnitude but no direction
2
Q
give 3 examples of a scalar quantity
A
temperature
mass
energy
3
Q
define a vector quantity
A
something that has both a size and direction
4
Q
give 3 examples of a vector quantity
A
displacement
force
velocity
5
Q
define displacement
A
the direction from the direction from the
starting point AND the length of a straight line from the starting point to the ending
point
6
Q
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