Vectors Part 3: Vectors Flashcards

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1
Q

What do vectors posses?

A

Direction AND magnitude

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2
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What can represent a vector?

A

letters with an arrow at the top, a bold letter, a normal letter (which turns it into a scalar quantity), and the letter with x and a letter with y.

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3
Q

A specific direction=

A

Vector

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4
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Tip: A magnitude can be positive or 0, but the direction can be positive, 0, and negative.

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Tip: A magnitude can be positive or 0, but the direction can be positive, 0, and negative.

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5
Q

Memorize frequent vectors

A

Acceleration, force, velocity, displacement, Acceleration of gravity, gravity,

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6
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You can have a negative direction so instead of a negative you…..

A

add a negative sign before example: -10m/s

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7
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Magnitude=

A

Length

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