Vectors Flashcards
1
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Vector
A
Physical quantity with magnitude and direction
2
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Scalar
A
Physical quantity with magnitude only
3
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Resultant
A
Single vector having the same effect as two or more vectors together
4
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Vector resolution
A
To break a vector up into its components
5
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Equilibrium
A
State or condition of a system when all the forces acting on the system produce a zero resultant
6
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Static equilibrium
A
The system is in equilibrium and the system is at rest
7
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Dynamic equilibrium
A
The system is in equilibrium and there is no change in the motion of the system
