scalar vs vector Flashcards

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what is a scalar quantity

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a scalar quantity is a quantity that has magnitude(size or amouunt) only wihtout any given direction

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what are some examples of scalar quantities

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time,mass,temperature,distance,speed,energy

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what is a vector quantity

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a vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction

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what are some examples of vector quanitities

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displacement,velocity,acceleration,force,moment

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what is the equation for speed

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speed=distancetravelled/time

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what is the equation for acceleration

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acceleration=final velocity - intial velocity/time taken

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