vectors and scalars Flashcards

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1
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quantities can be one of two types:

A

scalar or vector

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2
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define scalar

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quantities that have only a magnitude

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3
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define vector

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quantities that have both magnitude and direction.

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4
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give 5 examples of scalar quantities.

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1) distance
2) speed
3) time
4) energy
5) mass

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5
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give 6 examples of vector quantities.

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1) displacement
2) velocity
3) acceleration
4) force
5) weight
6) momentum

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