Vectors/Scalars Flashcards

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What is a scalar?

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A quantity that only requires magnitude.

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What is a vector?

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A quantity that requires both magnitude and direction.

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Speed?

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A scalar, only magnitude necessary.

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Velocity?

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A vector, both magnitude and direction necessary.

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Distance?

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A scalar.

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Displacement?

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A vector.

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Position?

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A vector.

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Acceleration?

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A vector.

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Normal Force?

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A vector.

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Frictional Force?

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A vector.

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Coefficient of Friction?

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A scalar.

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Tension Force?

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A vector.

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Compression Force?

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A vector.

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Mass?

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A scalar.

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Weight?

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A vector.

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Applied and Net Force?

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A vector.

17
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Momentum?

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A vector.

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Impulse?

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A vector.

19
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Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Both are scalars, generally Energy is considered as a scalar, even Mechanical Energy.

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Work?

A

A scalar.

21
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Power?

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A scalar.

22
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Electric Field?

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A vector.

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Potential Difference?

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A scalar.

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Current?

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A scalar.

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Resistance?

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A scalar.

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Diodes?

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A scalar.