P1.1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are measuring cylinders used for
A
Can be used to measure the quantity of liquid or can be used to measure the volume.
2
Q
How would you measure the thickness of a piece of paper
A
Measure about 500 pieces and find the average value
3
Q
How do you measure one oscillation of a pendulum
A
Let it swing for more than 20 (or any number) times and divide the time by 20 (or the number of times it swung) to get your average answer
4
Q
What is a scalar quantity
A
Only has a magnitude
5
Q
What is a vector quantity
A
Has a magnitude and a direction
6
Q
Name some scalar quantities
A
Distance, speed, time, mass, energy and temperature
7
Q
Name some vector quantities
A
Force, weight, gravitational field strength, acceleration, velocity
