vectors Flashcards
1
Q
vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
2
Q
scalar
A
A physical quantity that only has magnitude.
3
Q
resultant vector
A
The single vector which has the same effect as all the original vectors acting together.
4
Q
distance
A
length of path travelled
5
Q
speed
A
rate of change of distance
6
Q
displacement
A
change in position
7
Q
velocity
A
rate of change of position/displacement
8
Q
acceleration
A
rate of change of velocity
