Terms and Definition of Scalar/Vector Quantities Flashcards
1
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Has a numerical value and unit of quantity although no directions
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Magnitude
2
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4 Scalar quantity
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mass, time, speed, energy
3
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4 Vector quantity
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Velocity, displacement, acceleration, force
4
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Length of the actual path’s traveled
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Distance
5
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Length and direction in position measure from the starting point
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Displacement
6
Q
3 trigonometric functions?
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SOH CAH TOA
7
Q
Pythagorean theorem?
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a^2 + b^2 = c^2
8
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2 or more vectors; using graphical method, pythagorean theorem or component method
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Resultant Vector
9
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Two types of Graphical Method
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Coordinates and Direction
10
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Convenient Scale Explain
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11
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Length of the arrow two parts?
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Head and Tail / Direction and Origin
12
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Take note of the blue markers
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