Scalar and Vector Quantities Flashcards
1
Q
a quantity characterized by
magnitude only.
Examples:
time, mass, temperature, speed, energy
A
scalar
2
Q
a quantity characterized by
both magnitude and direction.
Examples:
velocity, acceleration, force, momentum
A
vector
3
Q
numerical value consisting a number and a unit.
A
magnitude
4
Q
indicates the direction of the vector.
A
head
5
Q
represents the origin.
A
tail
6
Q
represents the magnitude of the
vector.
A
length if the arrow
7
Q
cardinal directions:
A
- N
- S
- E
- W
8
Q
Quadrant 1
Quadrant 2
Quadrant 3
Quadrant 4
A
- +
- -
