scalar vs vector Flashcards
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what is a scalar quantity
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a scalar quantity is a quantity that has magnitude(size or amouunt) only wihtout any given direction
2
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what are some examples of scalar quantities
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time,mass,temperature,distance,speed,energy
3
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what is a vector quantity
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a vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction
4
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what are some examples of vector quanitities
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displacement,velocity,acceleration,force,moment
5
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what is the equation for speed
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speed=distancetravelled/time
6
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what is the equation for acceleration
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acceleration=final velocity - intial velocity/time taken
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