Scalar and vector Flashcards

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What are features of scalar quanties?

A

Only have a magnitude (size)

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What are features of a vector quantity?

A

Have magnitude (size) and direction

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How can vector quaties be shown?

A
  • Arrows
    • and -
  • Angles
  • Instructions
  • Language
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What are examples of Scalar quanties?

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  • Distance
  • Time
  • Speed
  • Mass
  • Energy
  • Volume
  • Density
  • Pressure
  • Electric charge
  • Temperature
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What are examples of vector quantites?

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  • Displacment
  • Accelration
  • Velocity
  • Force
  • Momentum
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What are the rules of drawing vectors?

A

Length of arrow = magnitude (size)
Arrow = direction

Draw vector arrows coming out of the object

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