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