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Vectors And Scalars Flashcards

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Scalar

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Physical quantity that is magnitude only

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Vector

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Is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction

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Distance

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the length of the space between two points
This is an example of a vector

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Displacment

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Is the straight line distance between two points
This is an example of a vector

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Magnitude

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the great size or extent of something

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‘The body had a mass of 45 kg.’ Is a ..

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Scalar

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‘The weight of the body is due to gravity, so acts downwards.’ Is a…

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Vector

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