Vectors Part 3: Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
What do vectors posses?
A
Direction AND magnitude
2
Q
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.
3
Q
A specific direction=
A
Vector
4
Q
Tip: A magnitude can be positive or 0, but the direction can be positive, 0, and negative.
A
Tip: A magnitude can be positive or 0, but the direction can be positive, 0, and negative.
5
Q
Memorize frequent vectors
A
Acceleration, force, velocity, displacement, Acceleration of gravity, gravity,
6
Q
You can have a negative direction so instead of a negative you…..
A
add a negative sign before example: -10m/s
7
Q
Magnitude=
A
Length