Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scalar?
A
A scalar quantity is one which has a size (magnitude) only
2
Q
What is a vector?
A
A vector quantity is one which has both a size (magnitude) and direction.
3
Q
What is displacement?
A
Displacement is the length and direction of a straight line from the start point to the end point of a journey.
4
Q
What is distance?
A
Distance is the total length of the path travelled by an object.
5
Q
What is velocity?
A
Velocity is a vector. Velocity tells us the displacement of an object in a certain time.
6
Q
What is the formula for velocity
A
v= s/t
Velocity = displacement/time
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