Vectors/Scalars Flashcards
What is a scalar?
A quantity that only requires magnitude.
What is a vector?
A quantity that requires both magnitude and direction.
Speed?
A scalar, only magnitude necessary.
Velocity?
A vector, both magnitude and direction necessary.
Distance?
A scalar.
Displacement?
A vector.
Position?
A vector.
Acceleration?
A vector.
Normal Force?
A vector.
Frictional Force?
A vector.
Coefficient of Friction?
A scalar.
Tension Force?
A vector.
Compression Force?
A vector.
Mass?
A scalar.
Weight?
A vector.
Applied and Net Force?
A vector.
Momentum?
A vector.
Impulse?
A vector.
Potential and Kinetic Energy?
Both are scalars, generally Energy is considered as a scalar, even Mechanical Energy.
Work?
A scalar.
Power?
A scalar.
Electric Field?
A vector.
Potential Difference?
A scalar.
Current?
A scalar.
Resistance?
A scalar.
Diodes?
A scalar.
