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2.3 Scalar And Vector Quantites Flashcards

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What is a vector quantity

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One with both magnitude ( size ) and direction

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What is a scalar quantity

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One that has only magnitude

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7 examples of vector quantities are…

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Displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, torque and moment of a force

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9 examples of a scalar quantities are…

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Distance, speed, mass, temperature, time, pressure, energy work done and power

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