Physics: Forces Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What’s a scalar quantity?
A
Quantities that have magnitude but not direction
2
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What’s a vector quantity?
A
Quantities that have both magnitude and direction
3
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List 3 examples of scalar quantities
A
Distance, speed, mass
4
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List 3 examples of vector quantities
A
Displacement, velocity, weight
5
Q
What is displacement?
A
Displacement is a measurement of how far something is between two points in space, including the direction
6
Q
What is a resultant force?
A
A resultant force is a single force that describes all of the forces operating on a body
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