Vector and scalar Flashcards
1
Q
Mass
A
Scalar
2
Q
Speed
A
Scalar
3
Q
Distance
A
Scalar
4
Q
Energy
A
Scalar
5
Q
Temperature
A
Scalar
6
Q
Force/weight
A
Vector
7
Q
Velocity
A
Vector
8
Q
Displacement
A
Vector
9
Q
Acceleration
A
Vector
10
Q
Momentum
A
Vector
11
Q
What is a scalar quantity? (define not example)
A
A quantity with a size/magnitude, NO specific direction
12
Q
What is a vector quantity? (define not example)
A
A quantity with a size/magnitude, and WITH a specific direction.
13
Q
Can vector quantities be negative and positive?
A
Yes, it’s negative if it moves the opposite direction to the stated direction.
