Scalar and vector Flashcards
1
Q
What are features of scalar quanties?
A
Only have a magnitude (size)
2
Q
What are features of a vector quantity?
A
Have magnitude (size) and direction
3
Q
How can vector quaties be shown?
A
- Arrows
- and -
- Angles
- Instructions
- Language
4
Q
What are examples of Scalar quanties?
A
- Distance
- Time
- Speed
- Mass
- Energy
- Volume
- Density
- Pressure
- Electric charge
- Temperature
5
Q
What are examples of vector quantites?
A
- Displacment
- Accelration
- Velocity
- Force
- Momentum
6
Q
What are the rules of drawing vectors?
A
Length of arrow = magnitude (size)
Arrow = direction
Draw vector arrows coming out of the object
