Scalars And Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scalar quantity?
A
An object with magnitude
2
Q
What is a vector quantity?
A
An object with magnitude and a direction
3
Q
Give an example of a scalar quantity
A
Speed Temperature Energy Distance Time
4
Q
Give an example of a vector quantity
A
Forces Velocity Displacement Acceleration Momentum
5
Q
What is displacement?
A
Distance covered in a straight line from A to B
6
Q
What is acceleration?
A
The measure how fast velocity changes
