Vectors and scalars Flashcards
1
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Vector
A
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
2
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Scalar
A
A physical quantity that has magnitude only
3
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Resultant Vector
A
A single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
4
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Distance
A
Length of path travelled
5
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Displacement
A
A change in position
6
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Speed
A
Rate of change of distance
7
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Velocity
A
Rate of change of position (or displacement)
8
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Acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
9
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Inertia
A
The property of an object that causes it to resist a change in its state of rest or uniform motion.
