Topic 1 - Motions Flashcards by Simply Gabi | Brainscape

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What is a vector quantity?

A

Quantities with a magnitude(size) and direction

E.g. Forces, acceleration, momentum

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What is a scalar quantity?

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Quantities that only have a magnitude (size).

E.g. Distance, speed, energy, mass

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What is the displacement?

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Distance covered in a straight line (direction)

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What is velocity?

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Speed in a particular direction

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What is acceleration ?

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Measure of how fast velocity is changing

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