SP1a Vectors And Scalars Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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What is weight
A
A force that acts towards the centre of the earth .
2
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What are vector quantities
A
Quantities that have both a size and direction
3
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Examples of scalar quantities
A
Mass distance speed and energy
4
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What are scalar quantities
A
Quantities that do not have a direction
5
Q
What is mass
A
Measures the amount of matter in something
6
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What is displacement
A
Displacement is the distance covered in a straight line
7
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What is momentum
A
A combination of mass and velocity
8
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What is momentum
A
A combination of mass and velocity
9
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What’s acceleration
A
How fast velocity is changing
10
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Vector quantities examples
A
Velocity , acceleration and momentum
