Scalar & Vector quantities Flashcards
1
Q
what is a scalar quantity?
A
Something that only has magnitude or size
2
Q
Name two scalar quantities
A
temperature, mass, energy, distance, speed, density
3
Q
What is a vector quantity?
A
Something that has both magnitude and direction
4
Q
Name two vector quantities
A
Force, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum
5
Q
Define magnitude
A
The size of numerical value
6
Q
How are vectors added?
A
Drawing them tip-to-tail
