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Scalar and Vector quantities Flashcards

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What is a Scalar Quantity?

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Only has a magnitude (size), no direction.

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Examples of a Scalar quantity:

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Temperature
Mass
Energy
Distance

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What is a Vector Quantity?

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Has both a magnitude and a direction.

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Examples of a Vector Quantity:

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Force
Weight
Displacement
Velocity

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