Scalar and Vector Quantities Flashcards
1
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What does magnitude mean
A
The size of a physical quantity
2
Q
What does physical quantity mean
A
Something that can be measured and expressed as a numerical value. EG - distance, energy force, speed, temperature and voltage
3
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What does scalar mean
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude (size) only. EG - energy, temperature, mass, distance
4
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What does vector mean
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude (size) and direction. EG - force, velocity, displacement, acceleration
