lesson 2- scalar vs vector vs distance vs displacement yababa Flashcards
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1
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motion
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imaginary line joining object to reference point changes in length or direction
2
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scalar quantities
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quantity that only has magnitude and not the direction ( speed limits)
3
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vector quantities
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both magnitude and quantity ( have arrow above)
4
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what does a scalar quantity describe?
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length of a path between two points or locations
5
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vector quantity
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describes straight line distance from starting point to ending point
6
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d1 & di are the…
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initial position
7
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d2 & df are the
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final position
8
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direction is associated with which values?
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positive and negative
9
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vector quantity
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describes specific point relative to a reference point
