Scalars and vectors Flashcards
Definition of scalar
only magnitude, not direction.
Definition of a vector
direction as well as magnitude.
Scalar quantities
Distance , time, speed
Vector quantitites
Velocity, displacement , acceleration , mass, force
Formula for resultant force
Pythagoras
Formula for velocity
V= s/t
Formula for speed
V=s/t
Formula for distance
D=v/t
Formula for time
T= d/v
How do you find displacement from a vt graph
Area under the graph.
Definition of acceleration
change of velocity per unit of time.
Acceleration formula
A=v-u/t
Final velocity formula
V= u+at
What is acceleration on a vt graph
The gradient ( steepness)
Formula to solve force mass and acceleration
F=ma
Appropriate relationship to solve weight mass and gravitational field strength
W=mg
Appropriate relationship for work done, unbalanced forge and distance/displacement
Ep =mgh
Relationship to solve kinetic energy
Ek=1/2mv2
How to solve problems involving conservation of energy
Ew = Fd
How to solve horizontal range
Area under vt graph
How to solve vertical height
Area under vt graph
How to solve constant horizontal velocity
Vh =s/t
How to solve constant vertical acceleration
Vv=uv +at