Scalars and Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What does a vector consist of?
A
Magnitude (size) and direction
2
Q
Name some examples of vectors
A
Force Velocity Displacement Weight Acceleration Momentum
3
Q
What does a scalar consist of?
A
Direction
4
Q
Name some examples of scalars
A
Speed Distance Mass Energy Temperature TIme
5
Q
What is distance?
A
How far an object has travelled
6
Q
What is displacement?
A
The distance and direction in a straigth line from an objects starting point to its finishing point
7
Q
What is speed?
A
How fast an object is going
8
Q
What is velocity?
A
Speed given with a direction
