Scalars and Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What do scalar quantities have
A
Scalar quantities have magnitude and units, no direction
2
Q
What do vector quantities have
A
Vector quantities have magnitude, units and direction
3
Q
Give three examples of scalar quantities
A
Speed, distance, time, mass, temperature, energy
4
Q
Give three examples of vector quantities
A
Velocity, displacement, force, acceleration
5
Q
What is a resultant vector
A
The combination of 2 or more single vectors
