Scalar And Vector Quantities

Question 1

Definition of a scalar quantities

Answer 1

A physical quantity is something that can be measured, can only have a magnitude or size

Question 2

What are some examples of scalar quantities ?
Give x4

Answer 2

Temperature
Mass
Energy
Distance

Question 3

What is a vector quantities?

Answer 3

Have both magnitude and associated direction

Question 4

What are some examples of vector quantities?
X4

Answer 4

Forces
Displacement
Velocity
Momentum

Question 5

What is the resultant force ?
Are they easy to calculate ?

Answer 5

A single force that has the same effect as 2 or more forces acting together
Yes when act in straight line

Question 6

What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

Answer 6

Produce a resultant force that is greater than either individual force

Question 7

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions ?

Answer 7

Produce a resultant force that is smaller than either individual forces acting together

Question 8

Now go test ur self on bbc Bitesize forces

Answer 8

Scalar and vector quantities!!!