vectors and scalars Flashcards
1
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Vector quantities
A
Have size (magnitude) and direction Force, Velocity, Displacement, acceleration, momentum
2
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scalar quantities
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Only have size (magnitude)
Mass, Speed, Distance, Time, Current
3
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Newtons second law
A
F = ma Force = mass times acceleration
4
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Parallelogram method of vector addition
A
two vectors acting at a point are drawn as the adjacent sides of a parallelogram, their resultant is represented by the diagonal drawn from that point
5
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Head to tail method of vector addition
A
Scale diagram, add head of 1st vector on to the tail of the next vector, resultant from start to finish point