Scalars and Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
scalars
A
specified by stating their magnitude only
2
Q
vectors
A
specified by stating their magnitude and direction
3
Q
distance
A
total length of the path travelled
4
Q
is distance scalar or vector?
A
scalar
5
Q
displacement
A
length and direction of a straight line drawn from the statring point to the finishing point
6
Q
is displacement scalar or vector?
A
vector
7
Q
speed
A
rate of change of distance
8
Q
is speed vector or scalar?
A
scalar
9
Q
speed equation
A
distance / time
10
Q
average speed
A
total distance travelled / total time taken
11
Q
velocity
A
rate of change of displacement
12
Q
is velocity vector or scalar?
A
vector
13
Q
velocity equation
A
displacement / total time taken
14
Q
how do you write horizontal vectors?
A
FcosO
15
Q
how do you write vertical vectors?
A
FsinO
