Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
Vectors
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
2
Q
Scalar
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude only
3
Q
Distance
A
The length of path travelled
4
Q
Displacement
A
A change in position
5
Q
Speed
A
The rate of change of distance
6
Q
Velocity
A
The rate of change of displacement
7
Q
Acceleration
A
The rate of change of velocity
8
Q
Resultant Vector
A
The single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
